This sixth anthology of all-original Darkover stories, first published in 1988, contains the following stories:House Rules, by Marion Zimmer BradleyA Man of Impulse, by Marion Zimmer BradleyThe Devourer Within, by Margaret L. CarterOut of Ashes, by Patricia B. CironeA King's Ransom, by Kay Morgan DouglasMourning, by Audrey J. FultonFestival Night, by Dorothy J. HeydtSort of Chaos, by Millea KeninMy Father's Son, by Meg MacDonaldTo Challenge Fate, by Sandra C. MorreseThe Jackel, by Vera NazarianSwarm Song, by Roxana PiersonThe Death of Brendon Ensolare, by Deborah J. RossCircles, by G.R. SixburyDeath's Scepter, by Joan Marie VerbaA Laughing Matter, by Rachel R. WalkerSin Catenas, by Elisabeth Waters