G. B. Ralph author header text with festive elf hat.


The Law of Mischief. Fantasy short story anthology. Book cover image.

The Law of Mischief

Magic has rules, but mischief was made to bend them.

A genre-blending anthology featuring twenty-eight original short stories from an international cohort of authors. Born from the diverse creative community of The Bestseller Experiment podcast, this collection explores the second law in an ongoing fantastical series.

From dragons helping with breakfast to supernatural investigations, second chances, haunting reckonings, and unexpected romances, each story offers a fresh take on how mischief and magic collide.

Whether whimsical, eerie, or emotionally profound, the tales speak to the universal truths hidden inside extraordinary circumstances. Perfect for fans of cosy fantasy, sharp speculative fiction, and those who believe magic will always find a way, often with a grin and a wink.

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28 contributing authors…

Cover illustration by Lizzie Leggatt

What you’ll find inside…

⚔️
Fantasy

Magic
🤭
Mischief
🐲
Dragons helping with breakfast
🔍
Supernatural investigations
😮
Extraordinary circumstances
👻
Haunting reckonings
😘
Unexpected romances
🤞
Second chances
😈
Bending the rules
🏡
Cosy fantasy
🚀
Speculative fiction

Book description / blurb

The Law of Mischief book cover image and blurb. Magic has rules, but mischief was made to bend them. A genre-blending anthology featuring more than twenty original short stories from an international cohort of authors. Born from the diverse creative community of The Bestseller Experiment podcast, this collection explores the second law in an ongoing fantastical series. Page 1 of 2.
The Law of Mischief book cover image and blurb. From dragons helping with breakfast to supernatural investigations, second chances, haunting reckonings, and unexpected romances, each story offers a fresh take on how mischief and magic collide. Whether whimsical, eerie, or emotionally profound, the tales speak to the universal truths hidden inside extraordinary circumstances. Perfect for fans of cosy fantasy, sharp speculative fiction, and those who believe magic will always find a way, often with a grin and a wink. Page 2 of 2.

The Baker’s Son’s Iced Buns

“The Baker’s Son’s Iced Buns” by G. B. Ralph tells the tale of an unlikely pair as they fire up their bakery early one market day.

Focused on fulfilling the vast orders and serving the many visitors to his small coastal town, the stubborn baker’s efforts are complicated by a restless juvenile dragon, a well-meaning friend, and the arrival of a handsome stranger. It’ll take more than a touch of magic to get through this chaotic day.

“The Baker’s Son’s Iced Buns” is a tasty little tale with more baked treats than you can shake a wooden spoon at – come and take a bite!

The Law of Mischief book cover. Short story anthology. 20+ snack-sized tales. Take a bite? Background image of pastries.

Buy The Law of Mischief

Kindle / ebook

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon DE | Amazon AU (NZ)
Kobo | Smashwords | Barnes & Noble | More…

1 August 2025: More retailers soon – jump on my mailing list for updates!

Paperback

1 August 2025: Links coming soon – jump on my mailing list for updates!

The Law of Mischief book cover image and blurb. Magic has rules, but mischief was made to bend them. A genre-blending anthology featuring more than twenty original short stories from an international cohort of authors. Born from the diverse creative community of The Bestseller Experiment podcast, this collection explores the second law in an ongoing fantastical series. From dragons helping with breakfast to supernatural investigations, second chances, haunting reckonings, and unexpected romances, each story offers a fresh take on how mischief and magic collide. Whether whimsical, eerie, or emotionally profound, the tales speak to the universal truths hidden inside extraordinary circumstances. Perfect for fans of cosy fantasy, sharp speculative fiction, and those who believe magic will always find a way, often with a grin and a wink.