Barren

In this novella set in Peter V. Brett's acclaimed Demon Cycle universe, humanity fights back against bloodthirsty demons with the rediscovery of ancient magical wards. As a new threat endangers Tibbet’s Brook, its leader Selia Square must rally her community and confront her own hidden past to ensure their survival. The story explores the ongoing struggle between mystical defenses and human resilience in a world haunted by perils both magical and personal.