THE WAR TOOK EVERYTHING FROM LUC - EVEN HIS SOUL. TO FIND HIS LOST BROTHER, HE IS WILLING TO LOSE EVEN MORE. BUT THE FIERCE AND BEAUTIFUL VALERY, HIS PARTNER, WON'T LET HIM GIVE UP SO EASILY. **A short story from Wattys 2018 Award-Winning Author in the World Builders category** In the aftermath of the war, Luc discovers that his brother has vanished, along with many other soldiers who lost their sanity in the heat of battle. His government failed his brother, and he will not rest until he finds him. Even if it costs him what little remains of his humanity. By his side, the beautiful mage Valery aids him in his quest, but she is unwilling to stand by and watch him sacrifice himself to achieve his goals. Can the two of them work together and protect the love they share? Cover art by @ _.brupater , follow her on Instagram! ❤️

****** WATTYS 2025 SHORTLIST IN BRAZIL **************** COULD A KNIGHT AND A WITCH BE THE ONES TO SAVE THE WORLD, ONE PIE AT A TIME? Trix, a disaster-prone witch, sees her only hope of saving her pie shop in partnering with the surly yet skilled knight, Gwen. Their improbable alliance mixes magic and cooking in a way that blends much more than just ingredients. ********************************************************** After five years of war against the demons of Raven Mountain, the kingdom of Charcot is finally at peace. Thanks to the golden shield spell, which enclosed the demons on the mountain, everyone can finally rebuild their lives. Gwen is a knight who fought in the war and today, with a permanently injured leg, she needs to figure out what to do with her life. The war took everything she loved, and the warrior doesn't know if she has anything left to keep fighting for. Trix is a witch of the kingdom, one of those responsible for the golden shield spell, but she doesn't want to live the rest of her days in the shadow of her coven. Trying to overcome the loss of her girlfriend and seeking to breathe life into a dream that wasn't hers, she will try to build a new life for herself. However, some people don't want peace, and these two women, so different from each other, will have their lives united by many problems and a few pies. If you enjoy a cozy fantasy story, you can sit back and read this adventure! UPDATES WEEKLY, EVERY FRIDAY ############################################################## Cover art by @roddarts, follow the artist on Instagram and Facebook! ##############################################################