Open Novella Contest 2023 (prompt 11) To the plain and practical spirits of Derpham, novelty is grounds for suspicion and frippery, offence. So, when a milliner's moves to town, the residents watch the illusive proprietor behind curtains, for what use could the good spirits of Derpham have with such fine things? And who could afford them? To little Luna Pavski however, the Milliner is an uncompromising anomaly in her dreary town. But as the Milliner begins to make gifts of their craftsmanship, Luna notices changes in her once predictable neighbours. Cover credit to my beloved sister, insta @jpringleart

Perhaps the best of tales are the ones that might have been. The ones that delve into the depths of lore and grasp something unexpected, something that should've remained hidden for all time. Perhaps the tales left unexplored are the ones that need to be told the most. "I'm enchanted! I don't think I have read another story quite like this that is this authentically elvish... It is a true treasure on here!" ~Aiwren "I'm enjoying this! Your style is very fitting. Well done!" ~ EpicRedpenn "Wonderfully penned. I cannot express how much I love your work, it's like reading an undiscovered chapter of Tolkien, even. I can't wait for more!" ~Dreamescape07 "Indeed, most tales of Middle Earth do not come from an Elf's eyes. Yes, they do see all, and that is the pity of it. If you look into an elf's eyes, you will see Time itself. Pools of memory, lakes of sorrow and springs of joy. The elves are where sorrow and joy meet. Perhaps that is why they are so intriguing. " - Susanna Chattaway

After leaving Lothlorien, the Fellowship of the Ring continue their journey to Mordor to destroy the One Ring. But when the Fellowship is betrayed and the Ring is stolen, everything they are fighting for is threatened. Now the Fellowship is scattered and the Ring is nearing the hand of the enemy. Loyalties will be tested, and some secrets that were meant to be kept hidden will be revealed. All of it stands on the edge of a knife. Cover by Stars_Alight