Short Story Collections

By Xanxa Symanah

 In addition to my main series of novels, I've also written some collections of short stories set in the Fenian Galaxy.


Children of the Desert

A collection of short stories featuring the five children of Lady Anwyn Menehari-Cesario and her second husband Lord Andreas Cesario.  Each child has their own story, which details important events and defining moments in their lives.

During his martial arts training, Vri learns the value of good sportsmanship and fair play, while maintaining his loyalty to his extended family.

After diagnosing and curing a most unusual patient, trainee healer Loro experiences the ecstasy and the agony of addiction, almost losing himself in the process.

While working at the Modjians’ fairground, Mahli prevents a petty theft.  Her timely intervention leads to a renewal of an old acquaintanceship for her mother, plus new friends for the Cesario siblings.

Plagued with horrific nightmares, the troubled Suri experiences doubt about her place within her family.  A reckless act of rebellion brings her into danger and helps her to sort out her complex personal issues.

Syl joins his grandfather’s drama class, makes a new friend and carries out his first recruitment mission for the family alliance, while putting his sorcery and dreamweaving skills to good use.

Three additional stories relate further challenges which the young siblings face, including solving puzzles and choosing career paths.

 


 

Feniyaan Unchained

A collection of short stories set in the Fenian Galaxy where Xanxa Symanah’s main novels take place.

Discover the origins of the twins Claude and Emlyn, who were separated before birth and did not meet until much later on in their lives.

Witness the construction of the artificial Mafalia planetary system and learn how it got its name.

Go on a road trip with a rebellious Virian girl who is determined to find her future husband.

Share tender private moments within the powerful and ruthless Carpathian families and learn some of their secrets.

A newly-formed rock band needs a singer.  Attend the auditions and find out who gets the job.

A young trainee sorcerer dreams of becoming a powerful mage.  An unusual gift from his grandmother makes him realise that knitting isn’t as boring as he had previously thought.

Becoming a bodyguard at an orphanage seems an unlikely prospect for a Varagan slave.  He takes the job and risks his life to protect a special infant whose origins are shrouded in mystery.

A bereaved and heartbroken young Sartorian boy has to come to terms with his mother’s passing and learn important lessons from a most unusual teacher.

A Sartorian Matriarch renowned for her dislike of clothing helps out at an exclusive Carpathian fashion store.  Her attempts at customer service fail abysmally.

A famous stage conjurer imparts a secret to his young assistant before giving the last public performance of his long and eventful career.

 

 

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