Embers and Thorns
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Last published Sat, Jul 26, 2025
Katie Branford never expected the fire to reach their quiet cottage near the woods. But when smoke clouds the sky and flames creep closer, everything changes. What begins as a simple Christmas Eve in the countryside turns into a spark that sets off a much greater journey-one that will test Katie's courage, uncover hidden truths, and lead her far beyond the place she can't call home anymore.
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