Short Story Appears in novels? Chronological Placement Original Source (Date written) May Luck be with You No Before The Crown Tower When Swords Fall Silent Anthology (2021) The Viscount and the Witch Yes (2nd chapter of The Rose and Thorn) During The Rose and Thorn Free standalone short story (2010) The Jester No Before the Death of Dulgath Unfettered Anthology (2014)(2( Professional Integrity No Before The Death of Dulgath Blackguards (2015) The Thieves Yes (1st chapter of Theft of Swords) Start of Theft of Swords Free standalone short story (2010) The Ashmore Affair No Middle of Theft of Swords (after The Crown Conspiracy but before Avempartha) Heroes Wanted Anthology (2019)(