A wonderful collection of short stories by an amazing list of contributors—all of whom were in attendance at Emerald City Comic Con 2026! In 2024 Grim Oak Press exhibited at Dragonsteel Nexus, Brandon Sanderson's convention in Salt Lake City, UT, where the award-winning publisher released Grimoire , an anthology containing short stories by attending authors. It sold out on the first day. Due to reader demand, a new Grimoire published at Emerald City Comic Con 2026 in Seattle, WA, creating a new anthology of stories sure to delight. Listen to a priest's final song written by Peter Orullian. Return to the chess-playing lives of a demon and mage observed by Terry Brooks. Learn what darkness parents will embrace to protect their children with Ryan Cahill. Discover how a cat mentored Robin Hobb, as told to Megan Lindholm. Follow the lives of a woman split between two worlds as witnessed by Kat Ogden. And more stories, sure to leave the reader wanting more. Here is the line-up of contributing authors: Zack Argyle Terry Brooks Ryan Cahill Brenda Cooper Delilah S. Dawson Michelle J. Diaz Robin Hobb Michael Michel Kat Ogden Peter Orullian Andy Peloquin Shawn Speakman M. L. Spencer Nate Taylor Julia Vee & Ken Bebelle The fifth Grimoire is sure to enthrall readers just as the first four did, with exciting stories of magic, love, and courage. All told by masters of their craft.