Where the Dark Stands Still

A girl with dangerous magic, Liska, makes a risky bargain with a demon in a perilous quest to banish her powers by stealing a mystical fern flower. When she is taken to the demon’s manor, she discovers a haunting history of others who have made similar deals and vanished, forcing her to confront unsettling secrets and the dark forces awakening in the woods. This dark, gothic young adult fantasy explores themes of magic, trust, and the fears within.