Travellers' Tales Series by M. King

After the disappearance of his lover, Jack, Welsh gypsy Gwyn cares little for his own life…so much so that he’s prepared to wager his very soul on a game of cards. Gwyn might be a careless gambler, but when he learns the stakes are even higher than he could have imagined, he’s prepared to do anything to win back his mate. In the strange world of The Green Man’s castle, a series of challenges await Gwyn, and failure will carry the ultimate penalty. 11,000 words

Part of the Travellers' Tales series. When horse dealer’s son Shem falls foul of the local squire, he’s forced to repay his debt. But what he finds in his lordship’s stables is far from ordinary. The golden horse—an animal of rare value and mystical properties—holds an astonishing secret, which sets Shem on the way to a journey that will take him a distant land, and to the very heart of what is means to be human, and to be loved.

Some horrors are too much to bear, but can Samuel ever outrun the evil that stalks his dreams? Travelling in a strange valley, Samuel and his family come to a village with a terrible secret that, once uncovered, will haunt him to the ends of the world... moreSome horrors are too much to bear, but can Samuel ever outrun the evil that stalks his dreams? Travelling in a strange valley, Samuel and his family come to a village with a terrible secret that, once uncovered, will haunt him to the ends of the world. As he embarks on a journey that will take him farther than he ever imagined, Samuel doesn’t realize that—through all the losses he must suffer—love waits for him in a place he never dreamed of, and comes in a form he could never have believed possible. 15,000 words less

A curse is a difficult thing to lift. When Zach’s two brothers fall foul of an old woman with hidden powers, he must set out to save them…not knowing he will uncover far more than he imagined. Alone in the world—and in their isolated woodland camp—Zach, Cain, and Joseph should know better than to offend old hags who come calling. Under threat of a terrible spell, Zach must travel to free his brothers with nothing but his bravery, and his dreams... moreA curse is a difficult thing to lift. When Zach’s two brothers fall foul of an old woman with hidden powers, he must set out to save them…not knowing he will uncover far more than he imagined. Alone in the world—and in their isolated woodland camp—Zach, Cain, and Joseph should know better than to offend old hags who come calling. Under threat of a terrible spell, Zach must travel to free his brothers with nothing but his bravery, and his dreams. Yet what he finds at the strange cottage upon the hill surpasses anything he could have expected. 9,500 words less

Part of the Travellers' Tales series. Even the most impossible dreams can come true—for a price. Matthew Lee plays his fiddle for pennies at the local inn, though he’s more interested in Roger, the innkeeper’s son, than the coin he earns with his bow. When a stranger offers to trade him his fiddle in return for granting his dearest wish, Matthew knows he should be wary, but he can’t help being tempted... morePart of the Travellers' Tales series. Even the most impossible dreams can come true—for a price. Matthew Lee plays his fiddle for pennies at the local inn, though he’s more interested in Roger, the innkeeper’s son, than the coin he earns with his bow. When a stranger offers to trade him his fiddle in return for granting his dearest wish, Matthew knows he should be wary, but he can’t help being tempted. Will his weakness lead to ruin, or to the truth that’s been right in front of him the whole time? 12,000 words less