The Troll Bridge

Lia Stanton, a woman seeking a safe and simple story, unexpectedly finds herself transported through a wormhole to an unfamiliar planet, where she is soon accused of espionage. On this strange world, she forms an unlikely connection with Troll Maglaya, a seasoned soldier who recognizes her as the person from a decades-old drawing. This short story, originally featured in The Mammoth Book of Time Travel Romance, explores themes of coincidence, adventure, and unexpected relationships.