Mermaid Magic Tales Series

Merfolk meet humans and get strange glimpses of the drylander world in this new collection.               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 curiosity, or chance, or by from being assigned as work partners at university . . .               And then things tend to take a turn. For the better or for the worse, the merfolk struggle to predict in advance. But things always get interesting.               This collection of five original fantasy stories—first published here—explore the magical adventures of Mermaids and Strangers:               In "For the Love of Water," Branning attends his first advanced-level class at Borealis University taught by Maryssa the Mermaid herself at Emerald Lake—and what he learns at class shocks and challenges him.               In "Dry Land and the Merman," Jasper the merman magistrate of Upper Breadcove Bay (and Environs) takes a visit to the rim of the drylander world, finding a view that nourishes his soul . . . and unexpected company.              "On Sun Spackle Beach" finds Luma, the manipulative mermaid who first made an appearance in "Mermaid Whispers in the Dark," sunning herself on a beach, waiting to see if the fascinating human merchant she recently met and invited for a private beach visit actually shows up.               In "Like Water for Parched Earth: A Leora the Mermaid Story," Leora visits Emerald Lake at night, searching for hidden information. And in "First Mer Meeting," Dari freezes as she washes the Ladara family's clothes in a stream, and runs into a few surprising developments.                      And in "First Mer Meeting," Dari freezes as she washes the Ladara family's clothes in a stream, and runs into a few surprising developments.                         If you love tales of merfolk navigating the sometimes-strange beaches and customs of humans, buy this collection today and receive all five of the above stories, published for the first time in this book!

Mermen deal with dry-lander women of all types in this new collection.               The mermen who live off the coasts of Breadcove Bay and Agratica interact with women of the dry-lander realms in a range of ways: as friends or potential lovers, as family members within mixed-blood clans, and more.   The mermen tend to have a laid-back attitude, but as with any magical creatures with personalities, sometimes things turn out in unexpected ways.             (And sometimes they confront challenges they never dreamed of.)               This collection of five original fantasy stories—first published here—explores the magical adventures of mermen:   "Rescue Mission to Emerald Lake" finds Maynson guided by a mer angel to help a captive merman.   In "Merman at the Market," Jaire hopes to find a gift for the girl he likes . . . and meets someone unexpected.   In "The Flying Merman," the Archamen becomes ensnared by women of a surprising species.   "The Cast-Offs at Half-Crescent Hill" finds Dari on a supply run for half-blood orphaned children . . . on a night when their merfolk parents rise to the surface.   And "First Walk on Land" explores what happens when Jaire decides to become a land-walking merman . . . by going to a questionable source.               If you love tales of mermen, buy this collection today and receive all five of the above stories, published for the first time in this book!

Merfolk wield mersong with a range of entertaining results in this new collection.   The merfolk who live off the coasts of Breadcove Bay and Agratica sing sea spells the way some human merchants place orders for supplies. Frequently and with great optimism and studied finesse.   The merfolk tend to have a good time trying to catch humans (and other merfolk) within their web of songs, but as with any wild magics, the results they get are sometimes unexpected.   (And sometimes they get more than they bargained for.)   This collection of five original fantasy stories—first published here—explores the magical adventures of merfolk and siren song:   "Leora's Duet" finds Leora unexpectedly catching the attention of an unlikely man.   In "Tagiba's Silent Melody," Tagiba confronts the loss of her voice.   In "Maryssa's Love Song," a jaded mermaid surprises herself by accepting a date.   In "The Archamen's Greatest Solo," a merman with a voice of gold receives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, with a catch.   And "First Song, First Dance" explores what happens when Jaire sneaks into a Sangi gathering . . . without an invitation.   If you love tales of merfolk, mersong, and the sometimes-befuddled humans who get bespelled by it all, buy this collection today and receive all five of the above stories, published for the first time in this book!

Mermaids and magic collide in this new collection.             Land walking mermaids have the best of both worlds: They explore the depths of the seas propelled by powerful tails, and get to have fun with amusing humans when they change their tails to legs and go up onto land. And of course they love it when some of their fun is at the expense of the humans.             But sometimes, with more than fun and games and stake, mermaids need a little help from the humans . . . and sometimes, to their chagrin, they feel compelled to help these primitive land-dwellers, who are so far beneath them (evolutionary-speaking).             These six tales of merfolk adventures explore the magic of merfolk and the humans they share a fantasy planet with.             In A Cold Mermaid Tale, the Luminator confronts a frozen cottage with an unopening door.             In A Story Like Water, Maynson works as the greeter at the top of stairs coming up from a pool.             In Water in the Dark, land walking mermaid Leora attempts to keep herself distracted with books during witching hour. In An Unexpected Mermaid, Blune follows an unusual late-night distress call out to the family barn. In Mermaid Whispers in the Dark, Nat awakens beneath a great oak near the coast to hear voices on an extra-magical night. In Midnight Mersong, the potent song of a merman calls a young woman down from her bedroom. Also includes a bonus story—Norrit and Hale: An Origin Story from The Adventures of Norrit and Hale.   Buy this collection and receive all six of the above stories, gathered together for the first time in this book.

The stories of the mermaids continue in Anchored to the Sea: Mermaid Magic Tales, Vol. 6.   The roots of the merfolk civilization go deep into the heart of the ocean. Though many merfolk and mer families make up the culture, at its center sits the powerful king Bearded Jeziah. Like a brook that holds the babble of many voices, his kingdom is filled with personalities. Some of them follow him with obedient loyalty, helping boost his power and his directives. But others follow a will of their own . . . even when this clashes with the king.   In "The Sea King's Family Portrait," Bearded Jeziah contemplates his family and who he wants to hold in his good favor. (Deep ocean)   In "Beryl's Great Treasure," Jaire returns to visit his family's sea cave, at the insistent summons of his mother. (Deep ocean)   "Tagiba's Star Jewel" finds Tagiba on a quest to find out how far the power from her gift from the stars will go. (Agratica)   "Queen of Water" follows Leora's surprising call to witness a long-missing regal figure. (Cross-over story from Breadcove Bay to Agratica)   And in "Diamond of the Deep," the realm-holder of Grayfin Island realizes his role as a pawn in the power moves of merfolk royalty. (Agratica)   These short stories follow the continuing adventures, misadventures, triumphs, and challenges of the merfolk of Breadcove Bay and Agratica—and the people who share their realms.   If you love stories of mersong, merfolk and the humans who get tangled in their adventures, buy this book today!

Somehow mermen, in their zest for life and good humor, blunder into the most outlandish situations.      On the one hand, mermen's brave sensitivity means they willingly sing about their feelings—even when women watch or sea monsters lurk nearby. On the other hand, mermaids' reputation for allure is only matched by mermen's reputation for bravado.      (See the bit about singing near sea monsters).      Overall, however, these compelling creatures' adventurous nature gets themselves into surprises in a variety of ways.      This book holds stories of their exploits.        In "The Cursed Merman," a delivery transaction due at the beach of Breadcove Bay goes horribly wrong in the most unexpected of ways.        In "Encounter at the Tide Pools," Jaire attempts to catch a glimpse of Dari and runs into trouble of the nautical kind.        "The Sea King's Jeweled Flask" finds Jasper, the merman magistrate, on a strange mission to a drylander destination now that he's got his land legs.         "In the Healer's Hut" follows the further doings of Jaire and his new land friends.        And in "Water and the Mer-Angel," a beautiful and mysterious creature makes a confounding request.        These five new short stories explore five adventures—or misadventures—of mermen. Exploring the world, and sometimes running into unexpected circumstances. If you love stories of Mermen and adventure, buy The Misadventures of Mermen today!