Side Quest: Stories
Side Quest: Stories is the award-winning dark fantasy, science fiction, and horror short story collection from Jalyn Renae Fiske.​​​​​
Order online from B&N, Interabang Books, Bookshop.org, Amazon, and more.
Find it on shelves at Powell's City of Books in Portland, ArtbyMalm in Midland, and Crow Hollow Bookshop in Allen.
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From JoAnne Tompkins, the bestselling author of What Comes After:
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​"Gorgeously written, wondrous and harrowing, Jalyn Renae Fiske’s SIDE QUEST: STORIES is filled with characters isolated from their true selves. Whether a creature who kills and drinks the blood of martyrs or a child grappling with the crimes of her father, the protagonists of these stories long to break free of the trap of their lives and distorted beliefs and identities. Dark, raw and radiant."
From the editors of The Sockdolager:​​​​​
​​​​"Deliciously creepy."
From G.G. Silverman, finalist for the Dzanc Short Story Collection Prize:​​​​​
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"A strong new addition to the world of fantastical fiction, Fiske’s SIDE QUEST: STORIES is deeply steeped in magic and heart. A lyrical, enchanting voice that’s equal parts humorous and haunting, Fiske reminds us what it is to be truly human, and how to be true to our own quests."
What Readers are Saying...
“This is a delightful collection of stories. My favorites were Entwined, A Grave of Wind and Leaves, Emry The One Who Remembered and Dragon Disposal. But picking just a few is hard. The stories vary from grim and disturbing to some showcasing growth, self-realization and hope. I will be picking this up again and again.”
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- Goodreads reviewer
“An intriguing collection of stories - some more sci-fi, some more fantasy, and many tinged with darkness. If you like your stories with a hint of horror & melancholy, you'll enjoy these tales.”
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- LibraryThing reviewer
“I appreciate the intricacies of storytelling beyond the main narrative. [Side Quest: Stories] offers a refreshing take on the genre, celebrating the side quests that contribute to the richness of a fictional world. This book is a testament to the idea that every story matters, no matter how small it may seem. Worthy to read.”
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- Amazon reviewer