How does one live with knowing that the price for power often comes at the expense of others?
The seven unique fantasy stories in this collection explore that question and more. Each story touches on power -- magical or otherwise -- and the cost of it.
Three Stones -- Reltha is on a mission to keep three ancient stones from destroying the world, but can she succeed when the faith of the other pilgrims differs from her own?
Etched Soul -- Ren has lived as a strayson of the tribe for most of his life, but life turns upside down when he attacks a natural born-son. With the tribe calling for blood, can he survive?
Broken Mind, Shattered Heart -- Mak doesn't remember who he is, but he knows that the crystal embedded in his chest is the key to saving humanity, even if removing it might cost him his life.
Growing Storms -- Tamin's father failed to bring the storm-seed home, leaving his village without crops. To bring honor back to his family name, he rails against the storm-lands -- searching for the seed.
In a Darklit Garden -- Din seeks the truth behind a magic well, led by his friend Kevin. When the truth gets revealed, will their friendship endure?
Dust -- Stella cares for villagers taken by the Stoning, a disease or a gift depending on whom you ask. When she learns which it is, she must decide between staying tied to the past or leaving to find her future.
Of Stars Before -- Cenius wants a life away from his brother and the kingdom he rules. To do so means leaving the woman he loves behind, and the stars decide his fate. A backstory to my current work in progress, "Of Stars Below."
"Terral has a talent for creating atmospheres infused with both raw sensory details and lofty moral or emotional abstractions..."
- Cameron Gillespie
