{"product_id":"2940011140655","title":"PenTangle: Five Pointed Fables","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis short story collection brings together five tales from tilted views, previously published in ezines. Carolyn Kephart is the author of the magic realism novel QUEEN OF TIME and the acclaimed epic fantasy duology WYSARD and LORD BROTHER, now available in a single volume as THE RYEL SAGA: A TALE OF LOVE AND MAGIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stories:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kind Gods: Did the old gods really die? A warrior seeks answers at the burial-mound of his greatest enemy in this Norse-themed elegy, first published in Bewildering Stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Heart’s Desire: A government scryer's life is a prison until she and her bodyguard discover the ultimate secret language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLast Laughter: A cautionary tale about a wicked court jester and his comeuppance, first published in Silver Blade Fantasy Quarterly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegenerated: Cela had always hoped she'd find Jorgen again someday...but was this really Jorgen? A tenderly bitter tale of love and giant lizards, first published in Quantum Muse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverafter Acres: Happily Ever After isn't always perfect, but dark knights can be illuminating. A wry autumnal fairy tale first published in Luna Station Quarterly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carolyn Kephart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47073011400944,"sku":"2940011140655","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940011140655_p0.jpg?v=1763547702","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940011140655","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}