Danger. Evil. Death. Heroes can face it all, but they cannot do it alone.
Throughout history, creatures both big and small have stood alongside heroes and helped them through trying times, whether on the battlefield or in their laps. In these brand-new stories, sixteen bestselling authors regale us with adventures of animal companions and how they often are the ones rescuing the rescuer.


The Gold Standard by A. J. Hartley (A Will Hawthorne Tale from Bowescroft)

Howl-O-Ween by Alex Erickson (from the world of Furever Pets)

Dog by D.J. Butler (from Abbott in Darkness)

Safe Place by Eliza Eveland (from Talons and Tethers)

George and KitKit Save the Witches by Faith Hunter (from Jane Yellowrock)

Keeting it Real by Hailey Edwards (A Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy Story)

Helpful by Jennifer Blackstream (a story in the universe of Blood Trails)

Fugitive by Jim Butcher (A story in the world of The Dresden Files)

The Unlikeliest Places by John G. Hartness (A Quincy Harker, Demon
Hunter Short Story)

Forever and A Day by Kelley Armstrong (from Cainsville)

The Unexpected Dachshund by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. (from Archform: Beauty and Flash)

The Kitcoon by L. J. Hachmeister (prequel short story from Triorion/Laws of Attraction universe)

A Cry in the Night by Lucienne Diver (from The Latter-Day Olympians)

The Kindness of Cats by R.R. Virdi (from Tales of Tremaine)

Junkyard Rex by Sam Knight (from The Abandoned Lands)

Nine by Seanan McGuire (standalone)

A Memory of Witches by Patricia Briggs (from Mercy Thompson)

Purchasing this book saves a puppy’s life! Portions of the book sale profits are donated to Lifeline Puppy Rescue.