(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: Lion’s Pride” by Jacquelyn Smith.) Half human. Half feline. All warrior. Her very existence a crime, Nofret lives in a hidden refugee village—safe from the magic and might of the Lion Folk who rule the island in the name of their cruel goddess. But Nofret grows tired of hiding. She yearns to do something more. Surely her fighting and tracking skills can serve a greater purpose? Her noble heart can accept nothing less. A stand-alone origin story adventure from the far-flung reaches of the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This story takes place between the World of Lasniniar novels Wave Runners and Godmaker.)

(Previously published as “Legends of Lasniniar: Goddess Almighty” by Jacquelyn Smith.) Felara watches over the Light Elves’ wood from above, unseen. She knows Iarion wanders somewhere beneath the ancient trees. Willful, mercurial, and more than a bit fey, some of her Unborn siblings consider her in danger of becoming obsessed with the elf that freed them from the Void. Others might even argue she crossed that line some time ago. None of that matters to Felara. She follows a vision only she can see. A stand-alone origin story from the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This adventure takes place between the World of Lasniniar novels Wave Runners and Godmaker.)

Half human. Half feline. All warrior. Her very existence a crime, Nofret lives in a hidden refugee village--safe from the magic and might of the Lion Folk who rule the island in the name of their cruel goddess. But Nofret grows tired of hiding. She yearns to do something more. Surely her fighting and tracking skills can serve a greater purpose? Her noble heart can accept nothing less. A stand-alone origin story adventure from the far-flung reaches of the Legends of Lasniniar fantasy series by the author of the Fatal Empire series, Jacquelyn Smith. (Previously published as "Legends of Lasniniar: Lion's Pride." This story takes place between the World of Lasniniar novels Wave Runners and Godmaker.)

Nofret will do anything to prove herself. A half-breed orphan raised by the rebel Cat Folk, her very existence an unspeakable crime, she longs to perform great deeds that will make her feel as though she has earned her place. When her beloved guardian Ineni goes missing, she senses her opportunity has finally arrived. ...But is she willing to pay the price? A fast-paced, fantasy adventure for both new and regular readers of the World of Lasniniar series by Writers' Journal winning author, Jacquelyn Smith. This short story takes place between Wave Runners and Godmaker.