The Prophecy

[Image description] The nightmares hadn’t stopped. It felt like months since Ryder had truly slept through the night, and the exhaustion was beginning to seep into everything. He could hardly focus....

The Email

[Image description] It began like any other day at the Rothmore household. Evan had risen early and slipped out to open the café before the sun had fully climbed the sky. Reuben was already deep into...

A Gilded Offering

[Image description] A soft wash of blue and green light flickered through the windows of The Mystic Herb, subtle and strange—though no one seemed to notice. Inside, Reuben was tucked away in his office,...

Reuben’s Realization

[Picture] Months. Time had flown by and Reuben had been working all morning. His shop was full of customers. From the curious passerby to the few loyal patrons. He looked out of his shop window and noticed...

The Voices that Matter

[Image description] Reuben had spent the past few days turning over the conversation in his head. How would he bring up the idea of adopting another magical being without making Ryder feel like he wasn’t...

The Guardian’s Promise

[Image description] The next morning, after completing his daily rituals, Reuben stepped into his office with a quiet sense of resolve. He sat at his desk, opened his laptop, and typed out a reply to...