Stoneskin

In this prequel novella to By Sea and Sky, set in a vibrant world enriched by East African and Arabian myth, Jelani faces a dire choice as his village battles a powerful empire's fleet. To protect his home, he taps into the cursed power of Gods’ Glass, granting him formidable abilities but also cursing him with a debilitating affliction known as stoneskin. As he grapples with his impending fate, Jelani seeks a rumored potion that may offer salvation, but the cost of the cure could be greater than he ever imagined.