Epic City

What can a phoenix rider do when her phoenix is missing? Alone in Briccatore with an untrustworthy ally and no phoenix available, Sersha is in over her head. The sun is stuck in the sky and until night falls again, she is on her own. Can new friends, new puzzles, and the return of unexpected allies be enough to help her realize the last wish of a dying man?

In the heart of New York City, Emily discovers a portal to the enigmatic fifth dimension of Atlantis, where eternal life reigns. Yet, hidden beneath its utopian surface lies a dark secret—the Forsaken, tortured souls who sustain this realm. As Emily becomes the bridge between two worlds, she must confront the malevolent Forsaken leader and discover the true power of empathy. This epic tale of compassion, sacrifice, and redemption unveils an extraordinary journey that will forever alter the destiny of Atlantis and Earth.

Old Man's War author John Scalzi's sendup of the heroic fantasy genre, a finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Short Story. An over-the-top, humorous short story representing the prologue for a "future" book (written as an April Fool's Joke) published on Tor.com. The title of the series and book...