Of Books and Mages

Aria, a commonborn in Ardann, aspires to a future of written words but faces daunting obstacles rooted in her social status. When a chance encounter with a mageborn offers her a glimpse of a different life, her plans are thrown into turmoil amid threats from a killer targeting her community. Set in the world of the Spoken Mage, this novella explores themes of power, prejudice, and hope, offering a compelling glimpse into a society where words can mean life or death.