The True Forest
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Last published Thu, Apr 11, 2024
A wrong turn in a forest leads Esme into a different version of reality to her own, one where every living thing has a spirit, and creatures of myth and folklore walk between the trees. But once in this world, Esme cannot find her way out.
This is a story of fae, magic, and finding your way home. For fans of Spirited Away, Alice in Wonderland, and the Grimm Fairy Tales.
Cover: "Enchanted Woods" by bluespecsstudio
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