In the land of Hailiah, magic is as common as freckles. Witches live in harmony with society and society benefits from their powers, while all is overseen by the powerful, mystical Ever Mother from her imposing tower in the city Jemorae. But ancient evils are beginning to resurface, threatening the peace that witches and non-magicals alike have come to rely on... Life had never been free from tragedy for Gendra in her small village at the edge of Hailiah, but when a new kind of horror appears, it tears her and her closest friend, Ferren, from their safe home. Now, in order to save Ferren, she must travel with her across Hailiah and make it to Jemorae--in one piece--before it's too late. ____________________________________________ My third entry of the #OpenNovellaContest2020 Based on prompt #4: "When something tragic happens, it's often said we lose a piece of ourselves. How far would you go to find these lost parts of yourself in order to be whole again?"
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