[1] On 4 May 2015, Speakman announced the release of Unfettered II, with short stories from at least 15 best-selling fantasy and science-fiction authors.

[6][7][8] The proceeds from the sales of the advanced reading copy of the book would go towards author Dave Wolverton, whose son became comatose in a longboarding accident.

It included an extra tale, The Twilight Dragon, specially written by Shawn Speakman for the UK edition.

[9] Peter Orullian and Primo Pulanco released a power metal single, also named Unfettered, based on the stories in the anthology under the 'Lour Nail' label.

[13] On 4 May 2015, Speakman announced the release of Unfettered II, with short stories from at least 15 best-selling fantasy and science-fiction authors.