Bridge of Fate
A Worldsbridge Road’s Beloved Story by Erica Anoe
Every night, she dreams of locked doors.
Worldsbridge, the great city where all roads meet, slept for a generation under the rule of a stagnant, mad king. Etta replaced him on Worldsbridge’s throne at the command of the spirit of the Road itself, but her fate demands she accomplish even more.
Piper, an immortal traveler who serves the Road, lives a life of leaving. In Worldsbridge, beside Etta, she’s finding something that resembles home. The Road, however, is not made for rest.
Together, Piper and Etta must fulfill their destiny and unlock the secret power of Worldsbridge, no matter the personal consequences.
“Bridge of Fate” is a Road’s Beloved short story set in the legendary city of Worldsbridge.
$2.99 ebook edition/Print edition coming soon
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Queen of the Crossroads
by Erica Anoe
Piper is a Road’s Beloved, an eternal traveler who has been given power and destiny by the Road itself. The tangle of birthmarks that cover her skin represent the gifts of every road she has ever walked or will ever walk. They are the source of her magic, and they define her place in the world.
When Piper arrives at Worldsbridge to claim a message from its ruler, she expects a simple encounter. Instead, she finds herself threatened by a bitter king who holds secret grudges against her kind.
To survive, Piper must uncover the true nature of Worldsbridge and learn what the Road expects of those it loves.
“Queen of the Crossroads” is a Road’s Beloved short story set in the legendary city of Worldsbridge.
$2.99 ebook edition/$5.99 print edition
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Trapped in the Hold
of the SS Madras
by Erica Anoe
"We were not sick with smallpox, but we knew we would be soon if we couldn't get out of this hold."
April 1883. The SS Madras arrives at the port of Honolulu with hundreds of workers for the rice paddies of Waikiki – but it also carries smallpox. Historical fiction set in the waters of the Kingdom of Hawai'i, "Trapped in the Hold of the SS Madras" tells the story of a steamer mired in uncertainty, a kingdom determined to avoid another plague, and passengers desperate to disembark before they contract a deadly disease.
Includes a historical note by the author with information about the case heard by the Supreme Court of the Kingdom of Hawai'i that inspired this story.
A Kingdom of Hawai’i Short Story
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Coming Soon: The Road’s Beloved Series
The Road’s Beloved series creates a rich fantasy world about travelers and the magic of the road. Watch this space for new titles by Erica Anoe, including The View From Worldsbridge. The series takes an urban fantasy turn with Hawaiian Football Blues and A Voyager Finds Home, set in a magical version of the world we recognize. Sign up for the Lonely Robot Press newsletter to be notified by email when these titles become available.
Coming Soon:
Design Flaw
The first novel-length publication from Lonely Robot Press! Watch for more details, and for the book release in April.
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