Inside this collection of fantasy author Joe Vadalma's best short stories about strong, independent women, you'll find:
"Viking Princess"
Alvida was a real person; the things she does in this story may be true...or simply a legend.
"The Countess and the Emperor"
The countess was a real person who saved her country from a foreign invader. This is a fictional account of her story.
"Paddy's New Girl Friend"
Although she is cisgender and female, strictly speaking, Paddy's girl friend is not a woman in the usual sense.
"Lucia Malachi, Android Seductress"
In the far future, a female android is sent on a secret mission to spy on humans.
"Olympias"
Olympias was the mother of a famous conqueror—but this is not his story, it is hers.
"Rose Petal and the Hunter"
Rose Petal is of the fairy race. She must give up much to obtain the man she desires.
"Olivia VanGrimm"
Olivia is one of the undead. A vampire's life is not an easy one.
"Abandoned Mansion"
Mandy was a woman with wanderlust. She entered the abandoned mansion to escape a summer storm, not knowing what dangers lie within.