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A tranquil forest pool may be more ancient - and more sinister - than a lost hiker imagines.

She's tough and sharp and fearless, raised to be a secret weapon in her people's rebellion against the conquerors from the plains. He's a mercenary running security escorts for rich merchants through the treacherous mountains. A fight brings them together - and as they face danger and adversity, something grows between the two enemies that might almost be called...trust.

When Fire Islanders attack her city, a Seaborn queen must use sea magic to defeat them - and prove to the captain of the palace guard that she will not abandon her to die. Fantasy short story.

Bychan, a street urchin, makes a slim living stealing purses along with his partner Del. But when they target a King's Man, they land themselves in worse trouble than they can imagine. Adventure fantasy short story.

When Moa sees Perin, she knows he is the man she wants to marry. A chief's son and a chief's daughter: it seems the perfect match. But Perin has a terrible secret, one he cannot reveal even to his wife - and when Moa discovers it, nothing can ever be the same between them again. Fantasy short story.

When a fair princess goes missing, her brothers fight to avoid being the one sent to look for her. Funny fantasy short story.

A faithful sword will never betray its owner - except once, perhaps, for love.

The Festival of Fecundity is approaching, and this year the villagers want their share. But how can they make the chief believe it's his own idea? Funny fantasy short story.

A cracksman on the run needs a safe place to hide. But when his only option is a magician's house, risking his life on the streets could prove the better choice… Epic fantasy short story.

When a runaway slave is cornered by demons from the sea, she faces a terrifying choice: turn back towards certain suffering, or venture forward into the unknown. Fantasy short story.

Rajiv's wife is dead, and he wants her back - but the pandit asks a price that may be too high for him to bear.

When Tessa's husband develops a deadly illness, she confronts disturbing memories of her past life as a Viking raider - and discovers the terrible truth about her marriage.

When a mysterious stranger arrives at Stenahus, the widow Solveig must choose between sudden passion and the life she has always known.

When a rich glass merchant is charged with treason, no clerk or fighter will defend her in court – except for a pair of struggling newcomers desperate for cash and glory. This case could make their reputation, but only if they survive...