Frail Little Embers

An illustrated collection of 21 short stories about hope, transformation, and finding light within the dark.A masquerade mask reveals a young woman's innermost secrets. A grieving woman uses cocoa beans to open a door between worlds. Leaving her thesis behind, a graduate student crosses into fairyland. An aging grandmother recounts her post-war encounter with a shapeshifter who brought out new desires.Myth, folklore, and magic come together as characters in this heartwarming collection to conquer everyday challenges with strength and resilience.

Ideal for readers interested in general fiction.