Terrific: Colossal, excellent, terrifying. This is the word, in every sense of itself, that can best describe what is to be found in the mountains. The locals know it, the travelers know it, and those who emigrate away know it all the more. But one man, a destitute nobody traveling away to take a break, to think on his life until this point, knows it not. One thing in his future, however, is assured: When this foray has met its end, he will certainly know that nameless thing.

All sorts of happenings go on in the city of the night. From vigilante justice to casino glory, anyone's life can change in an instant. This book is a collection of short stories, all that take place in one city, but are seemingly in entire different worlds. Some worlds may cross over, while some may never be heard from again.

A short story set in the fictional "Free Isles", a collection of squabbling trade nations built on a group of islands in the southern sea, just off the coast of the continent of Khavaril. This story follows the last weeks of a waning ruler -- turned mean and broken by age, responsibility, and wealth -- as his servants and supposed allies plot to kill him. The conspiracy was planned in order to replace the Earl with his younger brother, a far more lively and capable man.

A simple story, from a simple traveler. Or is it? I suggest listening to a fireplace\campfire ambiance while reading.

17 year-old Jinn has no memory of his past life he knows only that he is surrounded by fantastic creatures and powers and stuck in the world of Virtue. Jinn has to learn to use his magical talent and hone his skills to be able to survive the dangers that lay ahead. With the help of his newly made friends they will search for the truth behind Virtue and the Virtue System that dictates their every day lives.