Mordived doesn't want to be a very serious dragon like his father, or even simply a serious dragon like his older brother. Rather than slay knights and eat virgins, Mordived wants to make people laugh.

Of course, such career aspirations are highly frowned upon in the world of dragons, so Mordived sets out on his own to prove that dragons don't have to be fierce to coexist with men.

Or do they?

Includes the BONUS story "A Most Romantic Dragon."

"The appearance of a new Annie Reed story is a treat. Try one and you'll be hooked." — Dave Hendrickson, author of CRACKING THE ICE, forthcoming from WestSide Press

"A friend recommended the works of Annie Reed. I was not disappointed. In fact, if her other shorts are as good as this one, I plan to read many more." — Carol Davis Luce, author of NIGHT GAME (reviewing Annie Reed's short story CHANGELING)

Author Annie Reed is a prolific, award-winning writer whose stories have been published in numerous science fiction and fantasy anthologies, as well as in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. Annie can be found on the web at www.annie-reed.com.