R. S Kellogg
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The famous young woman who grew up locked in a tower stars in five short stories in this new collection.
Rapunzel grew up locked away in a tower with her Mother. . .
But what if a prince never came?
What if fate offered a different way out of the tower instead . . . one that presented different challenges and opportunities?
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The most surprising pets live in Tinsleberry. Tinsleberry Town, beautiful, idyllic, glitters with the dazzle of thousands of tiny lights, placed strategically to attract the attention of the tourists who make up the economic lifeblood of the town. Newlyweds and honeymooners. Artistic vacationers and burned-out run-of-the-mill workers attempting to reignite their spark in life or in love. Tourism dropped when vacationers...
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In the northernmost region of the world, in the quiet end of the village of Santa's Circle, down a crooked snow-packed lane, through tall narrow houses painted various shades of green, one house stood apart from the rest at the end of a long winding road.
No doubt about it. Nicholas developed feelings for Jane, and they came on fast. As Santa Claus, Nicholas' free time feels limited. But he wants to make time for Jane, and give love a chance to flourish.
The...
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Legends have wishes too... Rim Hub stations manage many forms of traffic: trains, drop-off sleds, and of course foot traffic through the station. But not set up to take hot air balloon traffic. One day, Norrit and Hale land their famous red hot-air balloon on a little-used section of the tracks unobserved, with the help of a charm from the elderwitch. On a mission bigger than the station suspects. The Northernmost Rim Hub station once again...
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The merfolk who live off the coasts of Breadcove Bay and Agratica follow their own ways of doing things. They regard their own civilizations as superior to humans. They take hierarchy seriously but love to have a good time. And they are generally careful when encountering humans: a merfolk never knows quite what to expect when dealing with the drylander kind.
But occasionally, the merfolks' carefulness slips. They encounter a random human due to...
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When a group of three friends plans to camp together, and only one of them shows up, she faces sudden bad weather at a remote camping ground, alone with her children. Artistic Bethany likes the outdoors in general, but not when she gets stood up, and not when the clouds threaten an unexpected thunderstorm. Between wrangling the kids alone and caring for their safety, Bethany faces a tense night. She hopes for a little luck. If you...
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A big request before breakfast gives Norrit and Hale something to think about. Norrit and Hale follow a nightly routine: gather star dust and moon dust in a big red balloon. Use the harvest to fuel wish-granting machinery at Starry-Eyed Station that serves requests of grandparents for their grandchildren (and sometimes requests of grandchildren for themselves). One day, a letter shows up at the station with an unusual request from the Knitting...
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With the right moves, the shoes take him back . . . to the moments that decided everything. Davy feels like he lives on the outside of what could have been his dream life, looking in.Sure, he works as an accountant and makes okay money.But the woman of his dreams, Meredith, wound up as his client instead of as his wife.At her holiday party, he tries to blend in to the background. Until an unexpected turn of events puts Davy in the spotlight,...
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In a sequel to Tales of the Fates, the Fates return, and bring their fabulous cousins, the Graces. The Fates govern the life threads of mortals and immortals alike. Usually, they dominate the top of the immortal hierarchy. Most humans tremble before them. Even most gods and goddesses fear the Fates. But not their cousins, the Graces.Somehow, the Graces surprise even the Fates when they make a play to affect a human's destiny,...
10) Tinsleberry Gate
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Tinsleberry gate works like a charm . . . until it works too well . . . The Northernmost Hub Train Station protocols keep magic from making a mess.Charms on the platform gates keep things running smoothly. But sometimes even the best safeguards fail to keep problems at bay. Five original fantasy stories-first published here-explore the magical portal of the Tinsleberry Gate. The Medic and the Enchanted Train Station The True Tears of a Fine Romance...
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High school angst meets strip mall angst. High school senior Ruth just wants to do her job and open the Pretzel Shop. In the cold morning of the holiday shopping season, feeling the warmth radiating off the ovens and smelling the freshly baking pretzels will be heaven. And her secret crush stopping by later-all the makings of a good day. Pinched for time to get set up for one of the highest volume shopping days of the year, she hurries to get everything...
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Jeribeth means well, but sometimes she struggles. The Northernmost Rim Hub Train Station gets packed with crowds during peak hours. All types come through-from fish sellers, to casual travelers, to cart vendors serving all who are hungry. Jeribeth confronts the crowded porch of the station with frustrating luggage and a smooth fiancé. She heads toward the next great adventure of her life feeling ill-equipped for what comes. The Northernmost Rim...
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Rapunzel gets a rare opportunity. Living in a tower gives Rapunzel a focused little predictable world. She loves her Mother and works hard at tasks available to her, and performs them well, from canning to creating snippets of art. On a rare morning with Mother away from the tower, Rapunzel basks in freedom. A whole morning all to herself? Luxury. But the next few hours bring unexpected events that challenge her, and require her to tap into her creativity...
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Nicholas took no time for romance . . . until he met Jane. As Santa Claus, Nicholas works hard all year long, but especially during the holiday season. He takes little time for outings with friends, and no time for romance. He sometimes longs for a love of his own, but it stays right there--as just a longing. Until one holiday season, when he visits an old friend to ask for a favor, and meets a woman he feels an immediate connection with. To his delight...
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Nike the Goddess of Victory goes on a mission. Nike arrives at the crafting cave of the Fates flush with determination that the Fates hear her cause, folding her wings behind her in a tidy fashion as she prepares to enter, ready to speak her mind. Under her arm, Nike carries a loaf of her best lemon bread, carefully wrapped in paper towels, wax paper and twine. All set to bribe the Fates, Nike dares try what some other goddesses avoid. But whether...
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Even though frost slicked the kitchen windows and Jane's hands felt cold as she peeled potatoes, her cheeks felt flushed and her heart was warm.
When Nicholas first visited her family's home, Jane felt an immediate attraction. Though she knew the weight of Nicholas' work and the slimness of his free time, she developed a crush. Thankfully, he asked her father to collaborate with him on a project . . .
Today, Nicholas returns for his first real visit...
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A mermaid on the dry-land is helpless in her tail... Blune follows an unusual distress call out to the family barn in the middle of the night. The cry is not like anything heard before on her farm. Blune, a hard-working farm girl, knows how to deal with most troubles that come up on a farm. But the trouble she encounters tonight challenges even her ingenuity.If you love tales of encounters between folks from different realms, you'll...
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In the sequel to Tales of the Fates, the Fates return, and bring their fabulous cousins, the Graces.
The Fates govern the life threads of mortals and immortals alike. Usually, they dominate the top of the immortal hierarchy. Most humans tremble before them. Even most gods and goddesses fear the Fates.
But not their cousins, the Graces.
Somehow, the Graces surprise even the Fates when they make a play to affect a human's destiny, or want to get involved...
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Norrit and Hale's visit to Tinsleberry leads to an unexpected opportunity. Norrit and Hale follow a nightly routine: gather star dust and moon dust in a big red balloon. Use the harvest to fuel wish-granting machinery at Starry-Eyed Station that serves requests of grandparents for their grandchildren (and sometimes requests of grandchildren for themselves). But sometimes, they need to take a day off and tackle errands. And today in...
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The Graces of Apollo
In the sequel to "A Day in the Life of the Graces," the Greek gods return, with more to explore.
Apollo minds his own business in his palace in the sky, mostly. His godly set-up includes immaculate plants, a group of adorable domestic cats, and even the presence of two wind sprites, who blow scented air about his palace and courtyard to keep things relaxing and cool.
As the god of music, art, visions, and more, he counts himself...