Written and Illustrated By Emma King. Middle school student, historical fencer, and aspiring comic book artist. The story of a high school girl who accidentally tumbles into the world of historical fencing. Alexandria is a high school student and soccer star. When she has to leave her high school team, her world begins to fall apart. While picking up the pieces she rebuilds an old friendship and in doing so, discovers the world of historical fencing. An intimidating atmosphere, historical fencing challenges Alex in ways she has never been challenged before. As she develops her skills as a fencer, she becomes more and more grounded in the new world she is building. But in the process, Alex learns that the toughest opponent she would have to face is herself.