This collection contains three unconnected short stories. The Devil You Know - 10,341 words - a Nona story that sits between Red Sister and Grey Sister - an extension of Red Sister. The Hero of Aral Pass - 4,493 words - a Jalan story that sits after The Red Queen's War trilogy. A Thousand Years - 9,321 words - a Snorri story that occurs before The Red Queen's War trilogy.