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An Anthology Including The Sun Thief by R. M. Krogman

A short story from the time of the Empire…

Elgid Denadian seeks his destiny at sea, but when his elder brother dies, the emperor summons him home. But the capital is no home for Elgid. Rank with avarice and cruelty, the noble ways of his youth sicken him, and the demands of his new governorship drag at his heels.

Elgid stays for love of his family and people, but there is greater suffering at the hands of the emperor than he realized. For the silent Sun Dragons—aberrations of the glorious true dragons that grace the seas and mountains—also serve, burning their light until nothing remains. Horrified, Elgid faces a terrible choice, and yet, it feels like no choice at all.

Marked (Stories of Midgate #1)

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Liberation (Keepers of Midgate #1)

Myrmaiden (Stories of Midgate #2)

NOTE: This prequel is meant to be read after Liberation.

Sundering (Keepers of Midgate #2)

Desert Rose (Stories of Midgate #3)

The Sun Thief, A Short Story of Midgate

A short story from the time of the Empire…

Elgid Denadian seeks his destiny at sea, but when his elder brother dies, the emperor summons him home. But the capital is no home for Elgid. Rank with avarice and cruelty, the noble ways of his youth sicken him, and the demands of his new governorship drag at his heels.

Elgid stays for love of his family and people, but there is greater suffering at the hands of the emperor than he realized. For the silent Sun Dragons—aberrations of the glorious true dragons that grace the seas and mountains—also serve, burning their light until nothing remains. Horrified, Elgid faces a terrible choice, and yet, it feels like no choice at all.

This story is part of the anthology Reign of Dragons.

Whisperer, A Short Story of Midgate

Lyra is only a child, and only a wayfarer. Despite her desire to fit in, she is cursed by her family’s reputation for dark magic and manipulative deals. So when her own magic emerges in a rush of Air and power, Lyra tries to hide it. If magic is a gift, it doesn’t feel like one, for it further separates her from others.

But when her friend needs her most, she must use her power. She must accept who and what she is, before she fails anyone else.

This story is part of the anthology Wonder and Dragons: A Midwest Fantasy Sampler.