Without Wings: A Legends of Lasniniar Short


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(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: Without Wings” by Jacquelyn Smith.) Ground walker. Wingless worm. Freak. The only Sky Elf ever born without wings, Arinwyn does her best to ignore the taunts and slurs. Bad enough she can never know the thrill of flying. Must she suffer the cruelties of her own kind as well? But the winds of change blow from beyond the elven wood as the Fallen One stirs. ...And more than Arinwyn realizes lies hidden within her wingless heritage. A stand-alone origin story from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This story takes place during the latter part of the World of Lasniniar novel Soul Seeker.)




A Deadly Wind: A Legends of Lasniniar Short


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(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: A Deadly Wind” by Jacquelyn Smith.) Heir of Belierumar. Commander of the city army. Linwyn takes pride in both titles. She rides through the streets with her twin brother following in her shadow—an inseparable pair. Linwyn looks for adventure. But she knows her brother sees the ride as an escape. And as a dark presence falls over Belierumar, both Linwyn and Golaron find themselves getting more than they bargained for. A stand-alone story of Linwyn and Golaron’s past from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This adventure takes place between the World of Lasniniar novels Kinslayer and Soul Seeker.)




A Solstice Feast: A Legends of Lasniniar Short


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(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: A Solstice Feast” by Jacquelyn Smith.) A Solstice tradition continues… Once again, Barlo and Iarion travel toward the human city of Nal Huraseadro on their way to Dwarfhaven. The dwarf and elf make an effort to spend the holiday in the city every time Barlo’s rounds to the other dwarven outposts bring them to the area. The trips consist mainly of banter and misadventure. The perfect way to spend Solstice. Only this time, their journey takes them on an unexpected detour. A fun holiday story from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series and a follow-up to Father Solstice by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This adventure takes place between the prologue and first chapter of the World of Lasniniar novel Storm Rider.)




Prevailing Wind: A Legends of Lasniniar Short


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(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: Prevailing Wind” by Jacquelyn Smith.) Arinwyn leads the Tribe of Hawk across the vast dunes of the Shifting Sands. A lone elf among humans. The sun beats down on her head scarf like a hammer while the jingle of harnesses fills the dry air. A single shadow falls across the land from overhead in a ripple of movement. A dragon. Arinwyn knows the tribe cannot stand against it. But none of their warriors want to lose status by fleeing. Arinwyn must rely on her human companion Nasir to convince them otherwise while she tackles a much bigger problem—how to hold off the dragon. ...And what its seemingly chance presence might mean. A short story adventure from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series and a follow-up to “Without Wings” by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This adventure takes place during the latter part of the World of Lasniniar novel Storm Rider.)




The Bearded Ones: A Legends of Lasniniar Short


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(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: The Bearded Ones” by Jacquelyn Smith.) The sky to the north of the Light Elves’ wood remains empty. Only a chain of mountains marks the horizon. Iadrawyn keeps watch from the cover of the ancient trees and waits. The forest hums with life around her. The world beyond remains a mystery to the elves. What kind of dangers and potential allies roam outside their borders? Iadrawyn looks to the sky and waits for answers. A stand-alone story of the elves’ exploration of their new home in the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This adventure takes place between the World of Lasniniar novels Light Chasers and Kinslayer.)




The Wild Side: A Legends of Lasniniar Short


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(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: The Wild Side” by Jacquelyn Smith.) The Fey Wood. Iarion stares at the looming forest of ancient oaks and pines and tries not to feel nervous. A few trees should not intimidate him. But the Wild Elves do not welcome strangers. Even attractive ones, who search for answers to a thousand year-old problem. ...Unless Iarion can somehow convince them otherwise. A stand-alone story from the Legends of Lasniniar series of Iarion’s past, “The Wild Side” by Jacquelyn Smith adds to the elf’s growing legend. (This adventure takes place between the World of Lasniniar novels Kinslayer and Soul Seeker.)




Shipwrecked: A Legends of Lasniniar Short


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(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: Shipwrecked” by Jacquelyn Smith.) Feoandir fights to maintain control of his ship in the midst of a magical maelstrom. The lives of his fellow elf passengers and crew depend on him—a mishmash of the various tribes flung together under dire circumstances. Striking and opinionated, Silvariel suffers no fools. She knows someone must take charge to keep the elves united. Someone willing to listen to her advice and ready to take the blame if things go from bad to worse. Feoandir seems like the perfect choice. ...If she can convince him to take responsibility for more than his battered ship. A stand-alone, meet-cute story from the elves’ past, “Shipwrecked” explores the origins of the Lost Elves in the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This adventure takes place toward the end of the World of Lasniniar novel Light Chasers.)




What the Cat Dragged In: A Legends of Lasniniar Short


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(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: What the Cat Dragged In” by Jacquelyn Smith.) Death stalks Narilga through the underground city of Dwarvenhome. Sinstari can smell it. The wildcat’s nose never lies. But no one understands his warnings. Not even his longtime dwarf companion and Narilga’s mate, Barlo. And only Barlo stands a chance of saving her. (With Sinstari’s help, of course.) What can Sinstari do? How can he make Barlo understand, before Narilga’s time runs out? A stand-alone story from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. If you love cats and adventure, grab this book. (This adventure takes place between the prologue and first chapter of the World of Lasniniar novel Storm Rider.)




Bond Forger: A Legends of Lasniniar Short


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(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: Bond Forger” by Jacquelyn Smith.) Barlo guards a secret. Only his best friend Iarion shares it, along with the rest of the Light Elves. No one else can ever know. Barlo’s secret keeps him apart from other dwarves. Even his own family. Memories of another time haunt him. He longs for a way to claim his identity. To be himself. …A hero of Lasniniar, capable of leaving Dwarvenhome to go on adventures. (With Iarion, of course.) But his secret acts as both a blessing and a curse. And the call to adventure proves too strong to deny. A stand-alone story of the infamous friends Barlo and Iarion from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This adventure takes place between the World of Lasniniar novels Storm Rider and Wave Runners.)




The Devil You Know: A Legends of Lasniniar Short


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(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: The Devil You Know” by Jacquelyn Smith.) Merchants peddle fear in Belierumar. Mothers cling to their children as they walk through the crowded marketplace. Eyes dart as people hurry to make their dubious purchases. Demon-warding amulets. Herbs guaranteed to help victims of possession. Paige inspects them all with a jaundiced eye. The young dwarf woman knows how to deal with demons. Probably better than anyone else in Lasniniar. ...With good reason. In the aftermath of war, a new era begins in this stand-alone story from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This adventure takes place after the World of Lasniniar novel Harbingers.)