Roots of the Storm
About this ebook
When a fierce storm forces her to take shelter under its massive branches, she finds herself face-to-face with Jonas, the man she once loved and left behind for her fast-paced career. Jonas has spent years protecting the forest, while Katla’s business deals have unknowingly put it at risk. Now, the storm grows worse every time she tries to leave, as if the mothertree itself is holding them hostage.
As the weather rages and the past resurfaces, Katla must confront not only the choices she made, but the hidden power of the tree—and the undeniable pull of the man who still believes in its magic.
A magical realism short story that you really don’t want to miss.
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About the author
Taylen Carver writes fantasy shaped by deep history, high stakes, and the quiet power of found family. Her stories aren't bound by tropes—they’re rooted in myth, political undercurrents, and the kind of lived-in worldbuilding that makes the magic feel real. Whether it’s contemporary fantasy, dystopian saga, or something harder to name, Taylen’s work always delivers one thing: hope in the face of ruin.
A finalist for the Aurealis Award for best fantasy novella in 2023, Taylen is one of the pen names of award-winning author Tracy Cooper-Posey. With over 200 titles to her name, Tracy writes across romance, science fiction, and fantasy, always drawn to the echoes of long-forgotten truths.
She writes from Edmonton, Canada, fueled by Irish Breakfast tea, chocolate, and the kind of fiction that stays in your bones for years.
