Book excerpt: Other Realms: Volume One is the first book in a new series that collects original short stories by fantasy and sci-fi author Shaun Kilgore. In this volume, you'll be taken to far off fantasy worlds filled with magic, adventure, and the games of noble houses and the plights of brave warriors. This book contains ten stories, including "A Reckoning," "Death To The Messenger," "Midwinter Night," "Oathsworn," "The Beast Of Mern," "The Prophet's Return," "The Risen Queen," "The Ruling," "The Traitor," and "Winds Of Fate."