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Beneath the Hawthorn Tree
Elowen loves a blacksmith's boy whose heart belongs to revolution—a lyrical, aching tale of love, silence, complicity, and what survives destruction.
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Trails of Broken Dreams
In a town where broken dreams light the sky each solstice, a cynical teacher meets a scarred girl whose stubborn hope begins to crack her open.
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Born, Bound, Blind
A mischievous spirit befriends a young prince, but as duty reshapes the boy into a king, their bond quietly fades—a ghostly tale of lost innocence
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A Tale of Two Brothers
Born of land and sea, brothers Silas and Caspian must choose their own paths—a lyrical tale of brotherhood, belonging, and bittersweet parting
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Until the Sun Sets Again
Two young men find love amid rejection, but must choose between devotion and growth—a quiet, aching story of first love, loss, and becoming
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Prelude: Glass Bottle
A ship captain and an island fairy exchange letters in glass bottles across stormy seas—a tender story of connection, hope, and enduring love.
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About this Collection
Each story is followed by an author’s note providing context about its creation. These notes are part of the
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Preface
My Kochan, My Beloved, My 知己, My everything, My soul,
We always said there are no words adequate enough to
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Introduction to the 2nd Edition
When Renley died in the summer of 2021, he left me the task of completing and publishing the anthology we
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Introduction
My son, Ren, and I conceived the concept for this anthology as a means to channel our experiences with love