In a village where shieldmaidens are remembered only in songs, Elsa's cunning victory over a raider wins her scorn, not glory. Denied the warrior's path and trapped by tradition, she discovers her family has bartered her future to settle a debt. To win her freedom, she must face a berserker in a duel to the death, armed with nothing but a borrowed sword and a fierce will to choose her own fate. And waiting in the shadows is a suitor from another world, who values her strength and does not ...

Fandom is a vehicle for free speech in this short story.Siri Appleton is a data analyst for an automated thought police mechanism. She provides technical support for the Intelligence Bureau's Error 451 Algorithm.A re-edited classic TV show inspires her to become a culture warrior when she's assigned to monitor it.Give me Liberty…

Meet Wakia. the corn-husk doll whose reflection once shone brighter than campfires. Her creator spun her from corn husks to guide children through the old ceremonies, but the more gifts she was give, the louder the whisper: "Look at me." She cannot help but preen in mirrors of water. Journey with Wakia to the edge of pride, where beauty itself may vanish, only to find the children's hearts speak louder than any face ever could in this picturebook.

Jormungander, the Midgard Serpent, has gone native on Turtle Island. Yet, he still has much to learn about his new clan.He is the offspring of the attractive and notorious traitor, Loki the Trickster. This makes it hard to accept his new clan's policy to crush the gold and silver eggs the Pretty White Snake's mates lay.Onyare, the Pretty White Snake, is the most beautiful but dangerous of serpents.. His gold and silver scales are so dazzling they affect humans. Yet, he alwa...

A spirited race unfolds in the Woodlands as the Creator challenges the birds to soar to the heavens in search of the most beautiful song. Among the competitors is the mighty Eagle and the diminutive Hermit Thrush. As the Hermit Thrush cunningly hitchhikes on Eagle's back, he discovers a mesmerizing melody in Skyworld, forever changing the course of his life. However, the price of his deceit is steep, as the woodland birds must navigate the consequences of his actions.In the spirit ...

In "Imperial Prince: Heir Apparent," a young boy's life is transformed when he and his mother embark on a journey to imperial space to receive medical treatment. However, their visit takes an unexpected turn when they discover that the boy's grandfather has become the ruling Emperor of the galaxy, and desires an heir to secure his legacy. In an instant, the boy finds himself thrust into a world of political intrigue, danger, and adventure as the heir apparent to the throne. With the help o...

Agristar is an interstellar agricompany that extracts seeds to Imperial Space.All Akweks Pine knows is that there are crop circles in the cornfields on his Indian Reservation. He doesn't know if aliens or hoaxsters are responsible. Things are so quirky on the Rez that not even experiencing a UFO sighting can answer this question.All he knows is his family's cornfield is vandalized, and he takes it personally. Will his resistance to UFO flights sabotage Agristar's seed extra...

The Greeks have Narcissus and the Haudenosaunee have the Cornhusk Doll. They both stared into pools to admire themselves and got punished. Narcissus fell in love with himself. The Cornhusk Doll had her face taken away by her Creator, so she was no longer distracted from her duties. Both stories are parables against vanity in their respective cultures.Wakia, the No Face Cornhusk Doll has learned humility over the centuries of her existence in this short story. However, she wants her...

"People of the Flint" is a short story collection by an Indigenous author, which delves into the rich tapestry of Haudenosaunee culture and experiences. This anthology takes readers on a spellbinding journey through time, from the vibrant pre-contact era to the complexities of modern-day life and the possibilities of the near future. With each story, the author highlights the resilience and adaptability of the Haudenosaunee people.

In a vast and treacherous galaxy, the nomadic Praedatio wander aboard colossal generation ships known as orbises.Feral, an outcast from his own species, is born into a proud warrior race. His rapid healing abilities set him apart from his kin. Unable to bear the traditional battlescars, implants, and tattoos that mark his people's elite warriors, Feral is cast aside, a pariah among his own kind.As the orbises flee their devastated home galaxy, their sights set on conquering...

It is the Olympian goddess Nemesis's duty to punish hubris, but what happens when the results of her work don't turn out as planned?Psyche would've been struck down for usurping Venus's worship if she hadn't caught Cupid's eye.The maiden Ambrosia finds out she is the daughter of a virgin goddess.Arachne's skill at weaving wins her fans and enemies in Olympus.Her attempt to punish Midas for his greed goes awry.She receives a petition ...

In "Imperial Prince : Imperial Princess," the Empire's future teeters on the brink as the Imperial Princess confronts an unforeseen challenge. With her son proclaimed as the Heir Apparent, the Emperor's demand for a spare ignites a fierce competition among the galaxy's elite. The Princess, endowed with a unique mana-enhanced immune system, becomes the ultimate matrimonial trophy, coveted for her resilience and the potential to bestow her extraordinary abilities upon the next generation.