Posts by Nikola Stefan

“A Strange Bunch” has arrived

The first book in the Tale of Tales series is available now in paperback and eBook. Signed copies only here at NikolaStefan.com/Shop. ➡ Book Two is coming in June and Book Three in October. Pre-order the entire series or buy the first book now, or start your journey with a valuable novella-size gift (30% content) from here. Description Tale of Tales is a high/epic fantasy saga based on the motifs of ancient myths, legends, and forgotten… Read More

Get a Gift or Choose Your Store

Start reading today to journey on an amazing adventure through dark forest with unsung heroes who may light your way! All books in 2023: the first is available NOW, the second and third are 50% off for pre-orders until June 6 (Book Two) and October 3 (Book Three). Includes pre-release eBooks (exclusive here)! Reward yourself with a full treat or try a novella-size bite (30% content) at: NikolaStefan.com/info. Or read on… ⬇ Tale of Tales:… Read More

Episode 24: The Snake King

This entry is episode 24 of 30 in the series Tale of Tales

  The Snake King     Before the others noticed her disappearance, Senka was already far away. When the sudden, supernatural light had emanated from Mara’s staff, penetrating even the darkness of her unseeing eyes and causing her to blink in reaction, she had simultaneously heard that strange lisping voice, as if it were whispering directly into her ear, urging her up: “Now… essscape… now… essscape…” And Senka immediately followed the voice’s urging without a… Read More

Episode 23: Eyes in the Dark

This entry is episode 23 of 30 in the series Tale of Tales

  Eyes in the Dark     Marena, seemingly dismissed by the men from the onset, had been holding back beside the tree together with Senka as the battle ensued and intensified. Now though, determining that the moment had arrived for her to act, she stepped forward, leaving a safer place under the sheltering boughs, and raised her strange staff high into the air. Chanting out a series of cryptic verses of her own, not… Read More