In the Halls of the Sky-Palace: Gold Edition

In this captivating short story, young Aesva, the last bearer of the Gift, faces a haunting mystery within the Sky-King's palace as an unseen presence steals dreams and endangers the king's dancers. With her unique ability to see the heartfires in their souls, Aesva teams up with a group of timid, silver-furred tamarins to confront the soul-thief threatening her loved ones. Originally published in Jim Baen's Universe, this tale explores themes of loss and determination, while the Gold Edition includes insights from the author on the story's origins and deeper meanings.