In the quiet village of Havenbrook, nestled at the edge of the mystical Whispering Woods, resides a young woman named Elinor. Her heart carries a yearning for adventure and a longing to explore the ancient forest that has always beckoned to her.
One fateful day, Elinor receives a mysterious book penned by Elara, an enigmatic figure rumored to have been the last guardian of the Whispering Woods. Elara's writings reveal the forest's hidden realms, its magic, and the untold stories of those who have ventured deep within its depths.
Filled with a sense of destiny she cannot ignore, Elinor embarks on a journey into the heart of the Whispering Woods, leaving behind the comforts of her village. As she delves deeper into the enchanted forest, Elinor encounters challenges that test her courage, wit, and connection to the ancient magic of the woods.
Guided by whispers of the leaves, a luminous companion, and the wisdom of Elara's book, Elinor's quest leads her to the mythical Enchanted Grove-a place where the very heart of the Whispering Woods resides. It's here that she discovers her true purpose-to protect the forest from the encroaching darkness of the malevolent Shadowbane.
With the help of her loyal companion and the power of the Heartwood Staff, Elinor faces a final confrontation with the Shadowbane, a creature of darkness and corruption. The epic battle that ensues tests her newfound unity with the forest and her unwavering resolve.
Upon their triumphant victory, Elinor and her companion return to Havenbrook, forever bound to the Whispering Woods as its protectors. Elinor becomes known as the Forest Mage, and together with her guardian friend, they ensure the balance and harmony of the enchanted realm.
Jessica Jennings is a paranormal writer with a strange specialty: she's an interviewer for the dead. But a typical assignment at an old mansion on Halloween turns out to be more than she could handle. Claude Elburke, a renowned pianist, is not just any other interviewee. The catch? Claude has been dead for more than a hundred years, tormented by the house's sinister spirits, and an ancient, malevolent evil.
#1 in haunting 2024/3/28
Cover by Aravis Brightspell