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    First Rays of New Sun
    First Rays of New Sun
    First Rays of New Sun
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    First Rays of New Sun

    By Ron Collins

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    Alban Arthan. Winterfest. The end of the old year, the birth of the next.

     

    Katazarra, once the Lord's favorite, has been locked in Fae Realm for longer than memory recalls.

     

    Then comes James, a human new to the Realm. A prize, not yet bound. A toy given to Katazarra such that she will bind him.

     

    If she fails, the Lord's penalty will be severe.

     

    If she succeeds, it could be worse.

     

     

    FIRST RAYS OF NEW SUN is a short story by bestselling Science Fiction and Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSkyfox Publishing
    Release dateFeb 25, 2023
    ISBN9798215027592
    First Rays of New Sun
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    Ron Collins

    Ron Collins's work has appeared in Asimov's, Analog, Nature, and several other magazines and anthologies. His writing has received a Writers of the Future prize and a CompuServe HOMer Award. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and has worked developing avionics systems, electronics, and information technology.

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