Encircled ~ an anthology from the Ever Afters

Experience six of the world’s most beloved stories in a whole new light! From historical to futuristic, these retellings will take you to an enchanted forest, a cursed castle, and far beyond. Venture to unknown lands on a quest to save a prince, a kingdom, or maybe even a planet. Encircled has something to offer every fan of fairy tales, both classic and re-imagined.

Featuring my science fiction short story, “Beyond the Stars, Past the Moons,” based on the Norwegian fairy tale, East of the Sun, West of the Moon.

Astrid makes the mistake of landing on a derelict moon base above a planet with a corrosive atmosphere. Inside the base lives Milos, a lonely young man who always wears his space suit and a reflective helmet. The base seems familiar, like from a memory or dream. But Milos is keeping secrets from her. And why won’t he show her his face?

Milos waits for the one destined to break his curse. When Astrid arrives, he realizes she’s everything he’s dreamt about for the last five hundred years. Can she save him before the sorceress who imprisoned him wakes up and destroys them both?

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TITLE: “The Stone Veil”

GENRE: Fantasy Flash Fiction

WORD COUNT: 694 words

STATUS: Published in Havok magazine. Read here.

EXCERPT: One by one, each sister kisses my veil-clad cheek with the barest touch of lips to lace before hurrying back in line.

My sisters with their golden curls. Flawless skin. Limpid blue eyes. Then there’s me—I choke back the sob tearing at my throat. I won’t let them see me cry. Already I’ve been forced to give up everything. For their safety. For the kingdom’s sake. So I straighten my shoulders, tilt my chin to a haughty angle, and give them the merest nod as I pass by.

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