And Don't Forget to Rescue the Princess — Marc Bilgrey

Al Breen is an unemployed New York actor who wants to spend a quiet summer on Cape Cod writing a play. But his plans are interrupted by a talking cat who zaps him into a medieval world where Al is mistaken for a brave warrior (hey, it could happen to anyone). Al is then forced by a king to undertake a dangerous quest to rescue a beautiful princess. (Why don't beautiful princesses have better security?) Al and his new partner, Nigel, an inexperienced knight, must battle a whole host of horrifying creatures, including evil trolls, a monstrous dragon, and other scary things too numerous to mention. So jump into your boots, strap on your sword, and join our heroes as they journey to a nail-biting, sweat-provoking, edge-of-your-seat, fast-paced climactic conclusion you'll never forget.

Marc Bilgrey has written many short stories that have appeared in numerous anthologies, including Slipstreams, Merlin, Crafty Cat Crimes, The Ultimate Halloween, and Far Frontiers. His stories have also appeared in magazines, been used by comedians, and on television.