Written in the Wind

Publication type: Short story collection

Selection: “The Merchant of Names”

Published: Worldsmyths, 2024

Summary:

In The Serpent Queen by Freya Bell, the cunning Captain Violet has a treasure to find and a destiny to seize, and no sea serpent will stand in her way, not even the daughter of the Sea King.

In Merchant of Names, D. T. Powell tells us the story of a man whose name has been stolen and sold to a merchant who operates a stall in The Wonder Exchange, a massive bazaar where you can buy anything for a price.

Or if magic merchants and pirates aren't your thing, Dragon's Breath by H.Robert Barland tells a far darker story; that of a young boy apprenticed to an elderly trapper with a dark, covetous heart. . When they discover a dragon, the young boy must fight for both his survival and the baby dragon's.

What's in a name? Is it a simple collection of symbols and sounds, or something more? A name is one of the first things we are given in this world, and is the first thing we give to others. But names hold power. They can define and divide, unite and re-imagine.

A name can truly change your fate. In the realm of stories, names are more than a combination of sounds and symbols. They shape destinies, lives, and whole worlds. In Worldsmyth's newest anthology, Written in the Wind, you will experience a journey through worlds both strange and familiar. This fourth installment contains tales that explore the profound influence of names; how they can define, divide, and unite.

Our diverse authors have contributed a wide variety of perspectives, styles, and techniques in this collection for your reading pleasure. From humorous and heartwarming to dark and chilling, there's something for every reader to enjoy.