Autorentext

Livvy Hollis is a proud independent author with a lifelong love for fantasy and romance. She published her first novel at twenty-five, but her passion for storytelling began in childhood, inspired by the enchanting tales her grandmother shared and the magical beauty of her home state of Michigan.She writes stories about people finding their place in the world and the magic that happens along the way. Her books offer readers an escape into enchanting realms filled with immersive magic, fantastical creatures, and exciting adventure. For Livvy, writing is both a calling and a refuge-a way to keep love and magic alive in a world that can sometimes feel too heavy. She plans to continue writing stories as long as her fingers can dance across a keyboard.You can find Livvy on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok, or join her newsletter at www.livvyhollisbooks.com to be the first to hear about new projects, giveaways, and more.

Klappentext

Six ordinary lives unravel when the mundane world collides with the magical. From a girl investigating her mysterious new neighbor to a boy's peculiar disappearance in his own back yard, the creatures they encounter are not interested in making friends. These fairy tales aren't about pixies that fly in and leave you little gifts, but about the folk that hide in the shadows to play tricks on you for their amusement. In this world, beautiful, charming mermaids don't exist but there is certainly something lurking below the waves. And yes, that odd old woman is definitely hiding a secret, but if you go snooping it may be the last thing you ever discover. The Cautionary Tales of Curious Souls is for anyone who has ever asked "what is that?" and learned the answer the hard way. Heed the warnings for yourself in these six short stories:As the Sun Rises With a Final Breath When the Fog Lifted The House that Kept Itself Across the Lake A Tide Turned Don't expect happy endings.