World of Shadows is the second anthology of original Shadowrun short stories each one showcasing some of the most far-flung treacherous locations around the world. From a scientific mission gone wrong in the snowy wilds of Russia to an AR nightclub in Morocco sheltering runners on the lam to a recovering runner drawn into a deadly web of intrigue in the darkest alleys of Hong Kong these eighteen original short stories explore exotic settings far off the beaten path. Featuring stories by Michael A. Stackpole Mel Odom Jean Rabe Aaron Rosenberg Phaedra Weldon Annie Bellet Chris A. Jackson and many others find out what happens when shadowrunners have to battle not only with ever-present threat of the corps and Mr. Johnson but also the dangers of the very land they stand on.