Dark fantasy author Tristen Snyder returns with "A Wicked Place," the newest standalone addition to the gripping Tales of Kings & Glory anthology. In "A Wicked Place," venture into the shadows with a mysterious red-clad man driven by an unrelenting quest to uncover the elusive whereabouts of a powerful relic. On the tail of an ever-cryptic Dwarf who may hold the key to this enigmatic puzzle, the red wanderer is convinced that the mask's location will soon be unveiled. Yet, unlocking this secret demands the telling of a tale that weaves through the annals of a bygone era. This chilling narrative unfurls the ominous history of the sinister relic, set against a backdrop of grand empires, blood-soaked conflicts, political turmoil, treacherous coups, assassination plots, sinister sorcery, and deep-seated racial conflict. Prepare to delve into the epic saga of Mancipus, where the past's dark secrets converge with the present's relentless pursuit of power.