Miri circles the arena searching desperately for her rider...But Merryn isn't there!The winged horses are native to the planet of Anver.These fabulous creatures can fly and also foretell the future.They are linked telepathically to their Riders, who are chosen by the yearling foals in a special ceremony called 'The Choosing'. To be a Rider is considered the greatest honour on the planet. It is Merryn's last chance to be chosen, but her family have been shamed by her father's disgrace and she cannot bear to be publicly rejected again. She refuses to attend the Choosing ceremony but a single foal is in desperate trouble.Will fate find a way to change her mind?.The first part of the Winged Horses series, which follows Merryn and her adventures among these fabulous creatures.˃˃˃ A 3,000 word short story.This story also appears in the anthology, Baker's Dozen.Like Science Fantasy? Download this story today!