In this luminous companion to Servants of the Flower World, the author selects unforgettable episodes of self-giving that shaped the fate of his mythic realm. These are not stories of easy heroism—but of quiet endurance, perilous resolve, and love that risks everything so that others may live. From Kasa's fearless stand before the Mother Plant to Madriel's becoming the doorway to another world, from Niome's cosmic offering to the quiet service of the hidden Mage, each tale unveils a different face of sacrificial love.

Adapted from the full five-book epic, this collection can be read on its own as a profound meditation on love and courage—or as a powerful invitation into the greater saga. With each moment illustrated and prefaced for context, readers are drawn into a world both timeless and startlingly relevant. These are stories for anyone who has ever loved beyond themselves.