Fragile Havens: 12 Fantasy Short Stories

Synopsis

Speculative fiction author Wendy Nikel invites you to explore the magic of secret places and hidden powers in these twelve standalone short stories, previously published in Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Ember Journal, Daily Science Fiction, and other fantasy magazines and anthologies. Take a closer look at the world around us and discover dangerous creatures lurking in pools, powerful beings shaping the course of history, and seemingly ordinary people with abilities both amazing and terrifying. From the crevices of Yellowstone to an island inhabited by lost children, there's magic to be found if you know where to look. Includes "Things Forgotten on the Cliffs of Avevig," which appeared in the 2020 Best Indie Speculative Fiction anthology.