"Strange luck, it is said, is swift to befall one who dares look through a broken window." The strange--the deranged--the short-shorts--and the novelette. Take a peek, if you dare and step into a world that balances upon the fringes of sanity. Experience the curse laid down by the Mad Scotsman of Seven Troughs. Visit with the ghosts of Virginia City. Why does Ronnie crave the taste of cranberries? And, is anyone safe from the Devil of the Desatoya? Set your imagination on edge with this collection of ten short tales sure to tickle your darker side. Discover what lies beyond. Don't be shy....

The Legacy of Skur is as grim a fairy tale as one could want. Volume One begins with Fane's quest of misfortune upon the mountain of Skur which ultimately leaves him imprisoned there. His sole companion has come from underground. And his only protection is a crystal talisman. When Fane's brother, Kael, is unwittingly thrust into the care of Fane's newborn daughter, he also gains possession of the crystal talisman. Yet when the talisman's rightful owner comes to demand its return and holds Fane's daughter for ransom, an impossible choice must be made. How much is Kael willing to sacrifice?...

After killing one of their own, Elva finds herself running from the Tillaman warriors who are now out for blood. Yet when she hides upon the moors, she is abducted by Piskies who whisk her off to their embattled kingdom in the Black Wood. Hailing her as their queen and savior, the Piskies present her to their king with the hope to end their civil war. But the king has other ideas. He condemns her to an imprisonment which can only end in her death. Elva foils the king's plan and escapes the Black Wood, followed by a small gathering of loyal Piskies. Though as her reign begins, a siren call...