"Endlessly entertaining short fiction in a medley of genres…The stories showcase Broussard’s pithy writing—readers will want to keep their eyes out for his future releases...”–– Kirkus Reviews From gods to monarchs to commoners, power always claims its price in this genre-spanning short story collection. “Cacophony of Crowns” is a collection of short stories chronicling the chaotic rise and fall of power throughout the past, present, and future. Witness as Wren the fisherman deals with mortality, a hedonistic king is confronted with his darkest fears, and Atansha heals a kingdom with the strength given to her by the earth. This chaotic mythology introduces the reader to the world of the Dark Forest, and all the planets contained within. It is a world filled with magickal beings, powerful rulers, and otherworldly happenings. Here, humans use magick to alter their realities, with some even ascending to gods, but not without finding the true price of power—a price few mortals wish to pay…