Cayna may be a prize-winning, best-selling author, but she could never make up a tale like this! A simple stay at a quiet cottage, like so many that had produced her greatest works, quickly finds her embroiled in the battles between powerful men and the more powerful forces of the gods of Gethis. An erotic horror that brings her much farther into the arts and relationships of Midan Mastery and Slavery than she'd ever expected. Soul to soul with an historical figure she'd long admired but not been so sure really existed in the first place, her simple trip takes her farther than any book tour ever could.All she wanted to do was write a little book. Really!Pronounced "GAY-this" (as in thistle), Gethis is a small planet in far-rockaway Gamma Quadrant that is ruled over by Kings and Queens, Emperors and Regents, and a very real and present family of gods. Countries of Unada, Zinland, Mida, Tridor, Ciaicka and others take the reader on journeys through many and varied forms of existence, where the mystical is reality and actions have divine rewards and horrific punishments. Where the Master rules all and slaves can become Queen under the right set of circumstances.The Cottage is one of many short stories and novels covering some 25,000 years of human existence. From early explorations of the first people building those first societies to a fantastic space age. Many paths intersect over the years and you never know what old friends (or enemies) might turn up!Ordinary people living extraordinary lives.Yes, this is a short story, but a terrific introduction to the series.