Being different can be dangerous. Falada is a kelpie, hated and feared because she can change shape. Only Jentelle has looked past Falada’s outward appearance to see the person within. And now Jentelle must marry the prince of the neighboring kingdom to forge an alliance against invasion from the south. But no one in their new home can find out that Jentelle is part siren. In horse shape, Falada accompanies her friend because if anyone discovers the truth about either of them, they could lose more than an alliance. Many humans kill what they don’t understand. *** Note to readers: This is a novelette, not a full-length novel.

Discover twelve tales of Faerie and experience its paradox–both close and inaccessible–peopled with heroes, rogues, and ciphers. A modern dragon who desires more than mere gold, A troll who longs for the kiss of sunlight on his skin, Pixies who won’t let breaking-and-entering deter them from their just revenge, A gargoyle who yearns to safeguard not only a church but a young girl as well, And a woman who bargains for Faerie help—only to be confronted with a cost that is more than she can bear to pay. Come join them.

By 1918, Europe had spent over four years embroiled in the Great War. This terrible war to end all wars had consumed an endless stream of men—all shot, gassed, or obliterated by artillery in the trenches. Dieter, a German farmer, has no idea how his sons met their fate. He knows only that they are dead, and his wife, Gerda, refuses to accept it. After he brings home a golden bird, still miraculously alive after being rescued from an iron box, Gerda declares she will go find the truth about their third son, Karl, whose body was never found. In a desperate attempt to keep his wife home, Dieter volunteers to search instead. The bird guides Dieter safely to the front, but once they reach the battleground, they find only chaos. Exploding shells pepper the muddy ground as far as the eye can see. The fighting is so savage and constant that many bodies are never recovered for burial. As his chances of finding his son’s grave tumble from slim to none, Dieter becomes trapped on the battlefield. It seems likely he will share his sons’ fate. But the bird has other plans…

Can a feral refrigerator find a reason to exist? How do unicorns live forever? And is a platypus bound by the constraints of time and space like everyone else? In these fourteen short stories, these questions will be answered and more. So dive in and discover characters and settings both familiar and strange. And when you're done, don’t forget to leave pizza and beer out for the jobsite elves.

A single mistake can change a life forever. Lero once had everything a man could want. The son of Poseidon, he was a gift from the gods to the queen of Corinth. But in one moment of foolish pride he lost everything—his family, his home, and the city he’d grown up expecting to rule. Banished, Lero flees to Ethra, his betrothed, but the plans they’d made for a life together lay in ruins. With the coffers of Corinth no longer at his disposal, Lero now needs enough wealth to provide a home—and to hire warriors to defend it. His only option is to use his skills in the bloody art of war, selling his sword for the hope of a future. King Proteus of Tiryns offers Lero that chance, but it doesn’t come free. Proteus maintains power with fear, and the intrigue in his court soon has Lero firmly in his grasp. Lero spends his days killing men he doesn’t hate for a king he can’t respect. And if he doesn’t find a way to escape soon, it’s likely the next life Proteus claims will be Lero’s own. But trying to fight his way free may cost Lero everything he’s been fighting for…

Locked away in her room, every word she speaks, every move she makes is monitored. The next attempt on her life may well succeed… Gwen’s biggest fear used to be the suitors her father inflicted on her. She hated agreeing with everything any man said, especially if that meant she had to agree with slavery. But then Gwen’s father brought home a new bride. Gwen’s stepmother is not only beautiful, she’s determined to make everyone do her bidding. And to make this happen, she has a formidable weapon—witchcraft. When Gwen refuses to participate, she finds herself living in helpless dread. Now her stepmother is trying to kill her. The latest attempt, poison in her apple, nearly succeeded. Spied on via the many mirrors in their house, Gwen has no chance at all of escape. But she must find a way, or the next attempt on her life may well be the last… Snow White and the Civil War is a single story told in two volumes. The tale concludes in part 2, Plot of Gold.

Christmas isn't always Jingle Bells and "Ho, ho, ho." In these Twelve Tales of Christmas, even Santa has to deal with unexpected German shepherds and reindeer who suddenly want to learn the tango. A dryad works feverishly with a teenage boy to save her tree, now in a stand in his living room, and everyone begs Death to hold off for just one more day. And no one knows what to do with the fire-breathing dragon. He's not going on the Christmas card list anytime soon. Come enter worlds of beauty and dread. Join a house hob as he raises his cup of eggnog high, and enjoy yuletide yarns delicious enough to tempt even St. Nick.

Jack has ridden away from Janet, maybe for the last time. He can see only one way they can be together again—he needs to find Miss Gwendolyn Hilton and claim the reward. With that money he could pay back his father, and then he could have his life back. But no one seems to have seen Miss Hilton, and Jack can’t find any reason to suspect anyone of lying. Most people seem either amused or bored by his search. But with the first autumn rains, Jack turns back to town. There was no sign of Miss Hilton anywhere, and his last hope of a life with Janet is gone. Somehow, he’d figure out a way to win this contest with his father, but the cost was going to be far greater than he’d expected… The thrilling conclusion to the tale begun in Snow White and the Civil War, Part 1.

In this first issue of Fantasia Divinity Magazine, we feature five stories by very talented writers. First, in "Millions of Suns Left" by Evan Henry, you will embark on a dangerous intergalactic mission to find a mysterious object that can save Earth from invaders. Next we have "Man from Oyon" by CB Droege, a flash piece where a mirror that is supposed to allow you talk to the dead ends up having a different ability. In "After the Crash" by John Grey, the survivors of a fatal car crash move out into the woods to try and heal their broken minds and spirits, when things start going wrong. "Unicorn" by Cathleen Townsend presents a unique approach to the unicorn mythos, by exploring exactly what an ailing unicorn must do to keep their immortality. Finally, in "Flowers in the Pyramid" by Bartholomew Klick, a young girl becomes a reluctant guide to a man whose future depends on a mysterious discovery buried deep in the forest.

Featuring eleven stories, this anthology compiles some of the best pieces of fiction that Fantasia Divinity has released this year. From science fiction, fantasy, time-travel, and much more, we believe there is something for everyone in this diverse collection. Join us on our trip down memory lane in Memories of the Past!