In Search of the Cat King

“In Search of the Cat King” 5 short stories inspired by fairytales and folklore.  In Search of the Cat King: A young woman helps an injured traveler find his missing friend, who is the king of the cats.  The Blacksmith and the Phoenix's Fire: A blacksmith gives food to a hungry phoenix, and he is granted a magical ability in return.  When the Snow Fairy dances: A carpenter living in the forest meets and invites a snow fairy to stay at her home for the winter.  A Duel with the Emerald Dragon: A prince travels to a faraway kingdom to challenge a dragon and ends up marrying the kingdom's princess.  By Decree of the Blessed Court: The crown prince of the cats tries to convince the fairy court to return his human friend to him. Main events are set before In Search of the Cat King.  (All 5 stories take place on the same fictional continent. Please note that only A Duel with the Emerald Dragon contains a romantic subplot, while the remaining 4 stories portray non-romantic relationships between the main characters.)