2024 British Fantasy Award for Best Short Story (nominee)
From the minds that brought you the Gilded Blood and Hell In Haven series, comes a contemporary fantasy satire like no other…
Chet Williams, a fantasy-writer extraordinaire in his own mind, has been rejected one too many times. For too long, his genius has gone unnoticed. But when Chet stumbles upon a secret that could shake the publishing world to its core, his ambitions are finally realized...for better or for worse.
Come experience the most profound romance of all time: an egomaniac's undying love for himself.
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"Every word in this story is absolutely perfect. By FAR one of the best and funniest short stories I have ever read!" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Andy Peloquin, author of Darkblade
"This was my favorite story! It was so funny, and I loved the way the authors portrayed chauvinism in writing as satirical to draw attention to its absurdity! Absolutely phenomenal!!!!" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Emily K., early reviewer
"This was my favorite story of the entire FROM THE ARCANE anthology." - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Susan M., early reviewer
"I absolutely LOVED this one!!!" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beba A., early reviewer
"Utterly brilliant and captivating. If you don't like this book, you clearly don't appreciate superior intelligence, unparalleled talent, and staggering 'genius-ness.'" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ David Green, co-author of THE PILFERED QUILL
"Probably one of best stories I've ever read - not including my numerous other literary masterpieces, that is." - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rachel Rener, co-author of THE PILFERED QUILL
Genre: Fantasy
Chet Williams, a fantasy-writer extraordinaire in his own mind, has been rejected one too many times. For too long, his genius has gone unnoticed. But when Chet stumbles upon a secret that could shake the publishing world to its core, his ambitions are finally realized...for better or for worse.
Come experience the most profound romance of all time: an egomaniac's undying love for himself.
*
"Every word in this story is absolutely perfect. By FAR one of the best and funniest short stories I have ever read!" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Andy Peloquin, author of Darkblade
"This was my favorite story! It was so funny, and I loved the way the authors portrayed chauvinism in writing as satirical to draw attention to its absurdity! Absolutely phenomenal!!!!" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Emily K., early reviewer
"This was my favorite story of the entire FROM THE ARCANE anthology." - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Susan M., early reviewer
"I absolutely LOVED this one!!!" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beba A., early reviewer
"Utterly brilliant and captivating. If you don't like this book, you clearly don't appreciate superior intelligence, unparalleled talent, and staggering 'genius-ness.'" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ David Green, co-author of THE PILFERED QUILL
"Probably one of best stories I've ever read - not including my numerous other literary masterpieces, that is." - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rachel Rener, co-author of THE PILFERED QUILL
Genre: Fantasy
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