Alkarra by Katie Cross | A Short Story Collection from Across Alkarra

A collection of short stories from across Alkarra.

Are you ready for more Alkarra?

The world of Alkarra is vast, magical, dangerous, and full of stories that do not always fit neatly inside the novels.

The Alkarra is a 40,000-word short story collection that takes place across the landscape of Katie Cross’s beloved fantasy world.

This website-only collection includes updated, edited, and previously published stories that are no longer available elsewhere, along with brand-new short stories, deleted scenes, alternate endings, alternate beginnings, and so much more.

Before each story, readers will find an explanation of where the piece came from, why it did not make it into final publication, or how it connects to the larger world of Alkarra.

Inside these pages, you will find another way to dig deeper into your favorite Alkarran escape.

The Alkarra is a standalone companion collection in The Short Stories by Katie Cross. This clean YA fantasy collection expands the world connected to The Network Series with enchanted forests, wild places, hidden motives, found family, emotional stakes, magical politics, deleted scenes, alternate story paths, and deeper Alkarra worldbuilding.

Perfect for readers who love clean YA fantasy, The Network Series, companion short stories, deleted scenes, alternate endings, behind-the-scenes notes, magical worldbuilding, witch fantasy, and no-spice stories set in Alkarra.

Perfect For Readers Who Love

• YA fantasy short story collections
• Clean fantasy with no spice
• The Network Series
• Alkarra worldbuilding
• Companion novellas and bonus stories
• Deleted scenes and alternate endings
• Alternate beginnings
• Behind-the-scenes story notes
• Magical forests and wild places
• Found family
• Magic and politics
• Hidden motives
• Emotional fantasy
• Witch fantasy
• Standalone fantasy stories
• Website-exclusive collections

Format Options

This product is available in multiple formats, depending on the edition selected:

• Ebook
• Audiobook
• Paperback

Please choose your preferred format before checkout.

Series Placement

The Alkarra is a standalone companion short story collection set throughout the world of Alkarra.

It can be read independently, but readers of The Network Series and other Alkarran novels will especially enjoy the deeper worldbuilding, deleted scenes, alternate endings, alternate beginnings, and behind-the-scenes notes.

The Short Stories

The Short Stories are standalone companion stories set throughout the world of Alkarra. They take place across different points in the timeline and can be read independently, depending on the book.

FAQ

Is The Alkarra part of The Network Series?

The Alkarra is a standalone companion short story collection set in the world of Alkarra. It connects to the larger world of The Network Series through bonus stories, deleted scenes, alternate endings, alternate beginnings, and deeper worldbuilding.

When should I read The Alkarra?

The Alkarra can be read at any time, but readers who are already familiar with The Network Series and other Alkarran novels will get the most out of the behind-the-scenes notes and story connections.

What is included in The Alkarra?

The Alkarra includes updated and edited previously published stories, brand-new short stories, deleted scenes, alternate endings, alternate beginnings, and explanations before each story.

Is The Alkarra available everywhere?

The Alkarra is a website-only collection available through KatieCrossBooks.com.

How long is The Alkarra?

The Alkarra is approximately 40,000 words. The audiobook is approximately 4 hours long.

Is The Alkarra appropriate for young adult readers?

Yes. The Alkarra is clean YA fantasy written for young adult readers and adult readers who enjoy magical worlds, companion short stories, witch fantasy, emotional fantasy, and no-spice stories.

Does The Alkarra have romance?

The Alkarra may include clean romantic elements depending on the individual story, but the collection’s primary focus is expanded Alkarra worldbuilding, bonus stories, deleted scenes, alternate story paths, and emotional fantasy.

Is there spice?

No. The Alkarra is clean YA fantasy with no spice.

What tropes are in The Alkarra?

This collection includes companion short stories, deleted scenes, alternate endings, alternate beginnings, found family, magical politics, hidden motives, emotional fantasy, witch fantasy, standalone fantasy, and deeper Alkarra worldbuilding.

What formats are available?

Depending on the edition selected, The Alkarra may be available as an ebook, audiobook, or paperback.