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Here be dragons and sorcery, time travel and sorrow. Vicious garden gnomes. A grounded phoenix rider. A new mother consumed with vengeance. A dying god. Soul magic.These stories wrestle with the experience of loss—of loved ones, of relationships, of a sense of self, of health—and forge a path to hope as characters fight their way forward.From bestsellers and SPFBO finalists to rising voices, 13 exceptionally talented authors explore the many facets of grief and healing through the lens of fantasy and sci-fi.

Torako's protective instincts for her valley lead her to steal a katana from a slain bandit, awakening a grumpy wolf kami. This act coincides with the abduction of her wife and the need to safeguard her daughter. Determined to confront the bandits and rescue her loved ones, Torako embarks on an adventurous mission with her young child in tow. The story intertwines themes of family loyalty, supernatural elements, and the challenges of facing one's fears in the pursuit of love and justice.

The protagonist is a unique teenage girl who navigates life as an orphan while showcasing impressive skills, including fluency in multiple languages and martial arts expertise. Living independently in her own home, she faces the challenges of adolescence with the added complexity of potential magical abilities, setting the stage for an intriguing and adventurous coming-of-age story.

Facing imminent death, Vic grapples with her uncertain fate as the Ministry of Magical Entities prepares to convict her for a crime she barely committed. Trapped in a perilous prison, she must navigate threats like flash floods and a menacing squirrel demon. However, a glimmer of hope emerges as she contemplates uncovering MOME's true intentions. The stakes are high, and Vic's survival may depend on her ability to thwart a larger threat that could endanger everyone around her.