Shards: A Shot in the Dark Anthology

A midwinter anthology of 14 stories featuring fairy romance, sinister creatures of the paranormal, and the bonds of found family. Fairies and monster hunters aren’t supposed to be friends, but Sylvia has never been one to follow the rules. After yearning for a life of excitement, she finally has it with Jon and Cliff. Armed with her ice magic and an unwavering sense of adventure, she navigates unexpected paths that lead her to a bloodthirsty siren, a prank war gone terribly awry, a bitter betrayal, and a man-eating giant dwelling in the mountains. Featuring 14 short stories from the Shot in the Dark universe, Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley flesh out new adventures with an emphasis on unique urban fantasy lore, found family, and wintery themes. ****** Synopsis for Shot in the Dark (Book 1 in the Shot in the Dark series): Curiosity comes at a price. It isn't that fairies don't exist. They just don't want to be found. And it isn't that Sylvia wants to be found. She just doesn't want to be cooped up. She lives from risk to risk, slipping regularly out of her village to satisfy her need to explore. Her harmless adventuring comes to a devastating halt when she is slammed with way more than she bargained for— a bullet through her wing that renders her flightless and leaves her at the mercy of two towering humans, Jon and Cliff. Sylvia is certain there is zero chance of survival, but despite the warnings that have been drilled to her since childhood, the humans aren't quite as murderous as she expected. Under the assumption that it's only temporary, she creates friendships where she shouldn't. However, her intention to get home as soon as possible doesn't pan out so smoothly. One complication after another sets her back, and all the while, she finds herself entranced by the fascinating and terrifying outside world that she once could only dream of. Now that she has gotten a taste of freedom, she's not sure if she's ready to give it up— no matter the cost.