A SHORT SAMURAI ADVENTURE

RONIN

Name: Ronin: A Matter of Duty
Author: Corey L. Jones

A MATTER OF DUTY

One has lost his master.
He has not abandoned his duty.

A wandering swordsman. A frightened boy.
The cost of doing what is right.

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A complete, standalone story by Corey L. Jones.

Ronin: A Matter of Duty by Corey L. Jones. A swordsman and a boy walk toward a misty mountain valley. — THE ORIGINAL STORY 2010 → 2026

THE STORY

What does honor cost
when no one is watching?

A frightened boy draws a wandering swordsman and his companion into danger. Protecting him means facing men who can threaten everyone willing to offer them shelter.

Across an imagined feudal Japan, One must reckon with an old command and the price of keeping his honor.

A compact tale of loyalty, courage, and difficult choices, with historical influences and a touch of fantasy. Made to be enjoyed in a single sitting.

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01 / THE ORIGINAL

In words.

The original prose story: the dialogue, inner thoughts, and quiet moments behind One’s journey.

ABOUT 16,000 WORDS · STANDALONE

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02 / THE GRAPHIC NOVEL

In images.

The same adventure unfolds in full-color illustrated panels, with the landscapes and characters brought into view.

FULL COLOR · 96 PRINT PAGES

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It begins
with a task.

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“Coin could command his service, but it could not command his honor.”

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Story page 1

RONIN CHAPTER 1 Get up, Ronin. Aishi. It is this or we starve. Then let's do what must be done. Ronin! How long does it take you to get up and about? Few men could command this ronin. The servant relished it. One bowed, concealing his anger and frustration. 1

Story page 2

RONIN CHAPTER 1 So, you have finally come to see the truth of things, have you? I am ready to serve. Then come! Have a seat and enjoy some of this tea with me. Ori had a famous swordsman at his service. Outside, Aishi's stare silenced the servant. 2

Story page 3

RONIN CHAPTER 1 What an impeccable day it is! I never dreamed that such a man would come into my service! I know this is such a tragedy for you, but do not worry. You will see how beneficial this will be for both of us! What is it you wish of me, Ori? 3

Story page 4

RONIN CHAPTER 1 Please! Have some tea. Refusing Ori's courtesies meant leaving empty-handed. One chose to comply. He sipped the tea and chatted politely. What seemed like hours passed. Aishi could hear their voices through the door, but not their words. Come, we are set to a task. One's expression gave nothing away. 4

Story page 5

RONIN CHAPTER 1 Ori still smiled. Uneasy, Aishi asked what had happened. We are set to a task. Well, what is the task? There is a place south of here, hidden from sight. Shipments pass through it, and we are to make sure they are secured. One wanted to earn their payment and continue toward their true goal. He would judge the task by what it asked of him when the truth revealed itself. What are these shipments? He did not say. Why employ a famous swordsman merely to watch for thieves? The secret shipment must matter. Aishi quickened his step, eager for answers. Coin could command his service, but it could not command his honor. 5

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BEHIND THE STORY

Corey L. Jones

A story first written in 2010.

Corey L. Jones writes fiction about duty, loyalty, and the choices people make when doing what is right becomes difficult. He wrote the original Ronin story in 2010.

About the graphic-novel artwork

Corey L. Jones wrote the original story. The graphic-novel illustrations were generated with AI and extensively revised under his direction, with repeated checks of the characters, dialogue, page layout, and physical print proofs.

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