Cats of the Fey

by Matthew D. Ryan

Overview

Three fantasy short stories by Matthew D. Ryan.

THE DEVIL'S CAT—IN GOLAI

A fantasy short story of a mystical, diabolical cat with potent magic powers. In this fairy tale, the hunter Pedro Billman is hired to assist another hunter bag the Devil's Cat in a small Central American village named Golai (fictional place). But it is a treacherous hunt that will require all Pedro's wits and wiles to survive. The cat is evil, they say. It's magic power is legendary. A terror of the jungle, the diabolical cat is said to be unstoppable. The natives are terrified of the diabolical cat and its fey magic; they'll be all but useless on this hunt. Plus the hunter who hired Pedro … he is a little crazy to boot. But that won't stop Pedro. And he'll have a story to tell, before this tale is done.

THE DEVIL'S CAT—THE BARGAIN

Another fantasy short story about the mystical, diabolical cat known as the Devil's Cat. This time the cat is terrorizing a small village by the name of Shedra. It exists on a world different from Earth (and Athron), one where magic and mystery are common. This time it is a woman named Ierrin Thomai and her lover Thaemien caught in the diabolical claws of the magical cat. And the Devil's Cat is not one to give up, once it's got wind of the hunt. Too much is at stake for Ierrin: life, love, virtue. And if she isn't careful, this tale of magic and woe will not have a happy ending. The Devil's Cat is on the hunt, and it's magic knows few bounds.

THE WHITE PANTHER

A different world (Athron), a different cat. This fantasy short story tells the tale of the lithlyn Dedicated, the finest hunters in all the world of Athron. Askariel is soon to join the Dedicated. He has but one task to complete to make his dream reality: hunt the legendary White Panther, a mystical cat with a whole slew of magic powers, and kill it. The cat has walked the magical lithlyn woods for uncounted centuries. It has timeless wisdom and knowledge. Can Askariel take it down? Or will the cat win the day? Will he become the hunted? It is no small feat to hunt an ordinary panther down; but one with magic and power at its beck and call … that makes a tale worth telling.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940163227693
Publisher:	Matthew D. Ryan
Publication date:	05/20/2019
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	220 KB

About the Author

Looking for a vampire that actually kills people? So was I. So, I created one: Lucian val Drasmyr. He's not a teen heart throb. He's a killer. My first novel, Drasmyr, features him as the chief antagonist and a formidable force for darkness. Just in case I was unclear: he is pure evil. Unholy. Diabolical. A true scourge from Hell.

I'm Matthew D. Ryan and I'm a fantasy author. My topics of choice include the aforementioned vampires, as well as dragons, wizards, magic … that sort of thing. I get my inspiration from multiple sources, not least of which is my almost complete immersion in the fantasy genre over many, many years. I've read more fantasy novels than I can remember; I've been playing RPG games like D&D as both Dungeonmaster/Gamemaster and player for nearly forty years; and I've watched innumerable movies and television programs steeped in the fantastic and miraculous. All of that gives me a fertile imagination and a rich background of experience to draw upon. Writing about vampires or dragons is almost second nature for me now.

My first novel, Drasmyr, started out as a short story. Then it grew into a stand-alone novel. Then it shifted into the prequel to my dark fantasy series, From the Ashes of Ruin. I've also written several small collections of short stories, a couple novellas, and even a non-fiction book about my struggles with mental illness. I've run a number of web-sites and blogs in my day, as well; and I've also done a couple speaking engagements on both worldbuilding and the writing process.

So, if you like vampires or dragons, or are just into the fantasy genre in general, I'm your guy. Download one of my books now. I heartily recommend Drasmyr.

Oh, by the way, if you go to my site: The Wizard's Inkwell (link below), I've started writing 5th Edition D & D Adventures (Under the SRD License). If you play D & D, you can download an adventure or two and make a go at it. They're great fun!