Remember a when a young girl found a sword in Dozmary Pool, kicking off a storm of comments suggesting she was the next Queen of Britain? Six months later another girl found a sword in Norway, recalling the story of the Brandenstock Oak (the nordic version of the sword in the stone.) I got to wondering, what would happen if girls around the world started to find mythical objects? How would they impact the girls' lives, and even the rest of the world? In this anthology you will find eleven stories of girls and mythical objects, some are set in fantasy worlds, others in our own, you will find swords, combs, books, bracelets, bow and arrow and more. Jacob Rundle Sierra and the Bow of Golden Rays Sierra is chosen by Apollo to fight with his Golden Bow against an ancient evil. Eileen Bell Infinitio Sarah befriends a tree and finds a book which can change her life. Kandi J. Wyatt An Unexpected Weapon Karlie researches a sword she found to stave off her fear of the storm. Jessica Renwick The Witch's Staff Heather must find a way to use the old staff she found to save an enemy. James Rickett Skyvale Lindy finds a forbidden magic bracelet, and dreams of becoming a hero. Abiran Raveenthiran Daybreak Queen Rajakumari faces uncertainty within the palace and an army outside, whose leader carries a legendary sword. Alex McGilvery Aggie's Sword Excalibur gives Aggie new confidence, but bad news puts it to the test. Mere Rain A Gentler Blow Eresh travels with her family to Iran, her parents’ home country, and finds an odd object which changes who she thinks she is. Byrne Montgomery A princess, a comb and a young girl In a Burmese village where she lives, Achara finds a silver comb out of legend. Deanna Baran The Rishika of the Manika Her family has protected and served a magical ruby for generations. Now it's her turn. Blazej Szpakowicz The Knife in the Stone Nix doesn’t find Excalibur, but something more useful to escape her life in post-apocalyptic London.