Praise

“This book was a joy. I had never previously been a fan of short stories, but I couldn’t put this book down. All the stories are a weaving in and out of familiar myths and fairy tales to tell them in new guises which uncover deeper truths and show new facets. I will certainly be looking out for new stories by all the authors in this book.”

Judy G.

“They say that short stories aren’t selling too well these days but based on this collection that’s unbelievable. This is like a succulent selection of tapas, beautifully presented and something for everybody. I have my favourites and I’m certain anybody who reads this collection will find something to relish. Then you realise that short stories are more than a quick taste, they’re totally satisfying.”

W. Angelo

“This anthology was recommended to me by a friend. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the variety of very well written stories. I originally purchased this to dip in and out of. That resolve didn’t last as each story made me want to read the next.

As with all anthologies I could pick out a couple of favourites – I won’t name them as I feel that’s an individual preference. All the stories make a compelling read.

I can highly recommend this book – as others have previously said, don’t expect happy endings…”

Claire L. Bernard

About the book

‘How can I read the futures if I cannot see your skin?’

Six mysterious swans glide on a holographic pond in a totalitarian capital city. A terrified girl awaits her part in a ritual that could change the future… and the past. A dancer in ancient Jerusalem mourns her maimed sister and prepares for the performance of her life. A sword of legend sends its wielder back through the fiercest battles in history. A freshly qualified vampire hunter experiences the practical side of his vocation. Fourteen intriguing, dramatic, humorous and unsettling tales, inspired by existing stories and reflecting the breadth of storytelling from Greek myth to Hammer Horror, via fairy tales and Arthurian legend.

An anthology by The Random Writers.

Books by Karen

Karen self-published ahead of the curve at the age of ten in her home town of Perth in Western Australia.