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John Fultz' "The Blood of Old Shard" ends the anthology with a wallop! This is a spectacular tale, a complete story so thorough it rivals many a 500-page novel. Bravo!

"2 Silvers for a Song of Blood" is a poetic tale woven of a bit of dreaminess a bit of memory a bit of bravery a bit of sorrow a bit of anger a bit of recompense and a bit of love. The Rogue must have a wondrous story behind him, eh?!

Buhlert creates a compelling plot populated with at least 3 characters worth further getting to know, but this story was insufficient for it and they.

Well new-to-me author Nathaniel Webb spins a doozy of a tale in "The Spine of Virens Imber" - which is a great title come story's end! I definitely wish to read more of this Shar the Spearman.

Didn't connect with Oden's crawler. Far too little belief she'd actually do what we were asked to believe she was, so unable to find a suspension of disbelief enough to buy the story.

Matt John's "Gift of Gallah" is super powerful in several layers, from the hero's personal demons to the Great Gallah itself to the poignant denouement. The writing is soulful and passionate. Yet the haunting shade seems inconsistent, one time possibly meaning one thing, another possibly holding a different meaning, to finally leaving uncertainty about any meaning. It appears simply a foil for the hero to share thru.

The Sengezian Kyembe is a new, unique creation spawned by the mind of J.M. Clarke, whose storytelling, while rough, spins a powerfully violent tale with a dash of humor.

Lindberg's "Embracing Ember" is simultaneously erotic, bloody, and unexpectedly humorous.

Physical book here btw. That "Breath of Death" dude tells a decent story but seems a little whiny, eh? Probably should have retained the tavern-setting-sharing-his-tale-for-ale bracketing and interludes too.

HAJones, Dabir and Asim once more share their grand adventure asea against sorcerous and serpentine might.