The Merchant’s Empire

Fifty stories. Fifty deals. One merchant's rise to power. Kanatherine Trakkoni started as just another merchant on the road—bartering, haggling, and surviving. But trade isn't just about profit—it's about power. Now, she's no longer just moving goods—she's moving empires. In this anthology of 50 flash fiction stories, each exactly 500 words, experience the world of commerce, conflict, and cunning through the eyes of a merchant who refuses to be just another background character in a cozy fantasy RPG. Inside these pages, you'll find: Building a Base - Kanatherine works with a local innkeeper to build a hub for her operations. The Dungeon Delver's Strategy Guide - Kanatherine devises a clever new way to bring in coin: by selling adventurers maps to the most lucrative dungeons in the land. The only question now is…who will map the dungeons? Otto the Protector - When the innkeeper's hulking, simple-minded son takes an interest in all the exciting events, who is Kanatherine to refuse his services? The Lord Inquisitor - An Imperial Inquisitor leads the Crown's newest effort to crack down on the sale of unsolicited magic items. But Kanatherine finds him to be more than she expected. The Miller's Widow - An old soldier finds new love in the arms of a beautiful widow. 50 stories in total! In trade, every deal has a cost. And as Kanatherine's influence grows, so do the enemies who would see her empire fall. ?? For fans of cozy fantasy adventure, RPG-inspired worlds, and stories where the NPCs take center stage.