Enter a world of glowing lava, steamy baths, and an ever-shifting monarchy . . .

A queen visits the notorious tanner of Chraun, and gets more than she bargained for. A former slave tells the tale of his escape to a better life. A barren wife plots to help her husband ascend to the throne of Chraun. A girl crosses the threshold to womanhood and finds a chance for a better life when she meets the man of her destiny. A General investigates the murder of the King, and nearly uncovers a truth that could change Chraun forever. The founder of Chraun tries to save his vision for a perfect society by issuing a single command with his dying breath.

Welcome to the underground realm of Chraun, where the award-winning Dreams of QaiMaj epic fantasy series begins. Six short tales illustrate the complexity of a world where some have magic, others do not, and all must survive within the constraints of a society confined by finite resources and a narrow worldview.