"The Goddess of the Sea no longer cares just for sacrifices; she'll punish all those tainted by blood on The Feast of Darkness."

On this cursed night each year, The Goddess's powerful magic lingers in the air. The moon and seas turn red, stirring violence in all those creatures dark of soul. Lady Dessi Quinn has vowed not to leave the castle on such a dangerous night. Instead, she longs to explore the strange connection between Lord Smit Croswell and herself, even as she tries to deny it.

But as the night progresses, events outside of her control force her to make an impossible choice. A choice that will throw her into danger and change the course of her life forever.

If she can survive it.

Note: "The Goddess of the Sea" takes place in the world of Tarak, but readers can either enjoy this short story before or after "To Kill a Wizard."