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New: Audiobook #3 and Bundle Discounts!

Audiobook Bundles Reads Tale of Tales

The third book in the Tale of Tales epic fantasy series is now available in Audibook (in addition to the previously released eBook, Paperback, and Amazon-exclusive Hardcover). Audiobook available @ GOOGLE – SPOTIFY – B&N NOOK – EVERAND – KOBO (incl. free trial). More options @ Books2Read. All three books from the series can now also be purchased in bundles, in various formats* and with great discounts, exclusively from the author 👇 (*Note: Color Hardcovers available… Read More

“The Witch-borne Quests” Audiobook and ALL Hardcovers

Audiobook Hardcover Reads Tale of Tales

The second book in the Tale of Tales epic fantasy series is now available in Audibook! (In addition to the previously released eBook, Paperback, and Amazon-only Hardcover 👉 now available for the entire series). Listen to a sample below or start your journey with a valuable novella-sized eBook excerpt (30% content) from here. Audiobook also available @ GOOGLE – SPOTIFY – B&N NOOK – EVERAND – KOBO (incl. free trial). Check out more options @… Read More

“A Strange Bunch” Audiobook has arrived

Audiobook Reads Tale of Tales

The first book in the Tale of Tales epic fantasy series is now available in Audibook! (In addition to the previously released eBook, Paperback, and Amazon-only Hardcover). Listen to a sample below or start your journey with a valuable novella-sized eBook excerpt (30% content) from here. Audiobook also available @ GOOGLE – SPOTIFY – B&N NOOK – EVERAND – KOBO (incl. free trial). Check out more options @ Books2Read. Get the entire series directly from… Read More

Pick your “Familiars and Foes”

eBook Paperback Reads Tale of Tales

The third book in the Tale of Tales fantasy series is available now! In eBook and also paperback. Get the entire series or start your journey with a valuable novella-sized sample (30% content) from here. Get signed books & early access to all announced eBooks by buying directly from our Author Store. Or buy the series on Amazon / choose your store (main links below ⬇). Preferred option: Buy direct from the Author 👇 We… Read More

“The Witch-borne Quests” available now

eBook Paperback Reads Tale of Tales

The second book in the Tale of Tales fantasy series is available now! In paperback and eBook. Signed copies only here at NikolaStefan.com/Shop. ➡ Book Three is coming on October 3rd. Pre-order the entire series or buy the first books now, or start your journey with a valuable sample, novella-size gift (30% content) from here. Description Tale of Tales is a high/epic fantasy saga based on the motifs of ancient myths, legends, and forgotten fairytales. Off… Read More

“A Strange Bunch” has arrived

eBook Paperback Reads Tale of Tales

The first book in the Tale of Tales series is available now in paperback and eBook. Signed copies only here at NikolaStefan.com/Shop. ➡ Book Two is coming in June and Book Three in October. Pre-order the entire series or buy the first book now, or start your journey with a valuable novella-size gift (30% content) from here. Description Tale of Tales is a high/epic fantasy saga based on the motifs of ancient myths, legends, and forgotten… Read More

Get a Gift or Choose Your Store

Audiobook Bundles eBook Hardcover Paperback Real-Time Tale of Tales

Start reading today to set forth on an amazing adventure through dark forest with unsung heroes who may light your way! 👉 Books One and Two and Three are available NOW, while book Four (to be available in September 2025 as a pre-release eBook) is up to 50% off for preorders. Each eBook preorder include pre-release (site exclusive weeks-ahead)! Reward yourself with a full treat here* or try a novella-size bite (30% content) and an… Read More

Introducing: Night Mode and Patreon Content

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The black horseman from the books of Nikola Stefan

We are happy to introduce two new features to the site: night mode and Patreon integration. Both are available immediately at the links below. Night mode is another step towards a perfect reading experience on this website. If you read at night or in low-light, or have visual impairment, migranes, or simply enjoy a dark user interface, this is probably the thing you want to turn on with the button in the lower right corner…. Read More

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Episode 24: The Snake King

Book I: A Strange Bunch Series Tale of Tales
This entry is episode 24 of 30 in the series Tale of Tales

  The Snake King     Before the others noticed her disappearance, Senka was already far away. When the sudden, supernatural light had emanated from Mara’s staff, penetrating even the darkness of her unseeing eyes and causing her to blink in reaction, she had simultaneously heard that strange lisping voice, as if it were whispering directly into her ear, urging her up: “Now… essscape… now… essscape…” And Senka immediately followed the voice’s urging without a… Read More

Episode 23: Eyes in the Dark

Book I: A Strange Bunch Series Tale of Tales
This entry is episode 23 of 30 in the series Tale of Tales

  Eyes in the Dark     Marena, seemingly dismissed by the men from the onset, had been holding back beside the tree together with Senka as the battle ensued and intensified. Now though, determining that the moment had arrived for her to act, she stepped forward, leaving a safer place under the sheltering boughs, and raised her strange staff high into the air. Chanting out a series of cryptic verses of her own, not… Read More