Playing the Piper

Carina, a widowed mother dedicated to raising her young son, finds her quiet life disrupted when a mysterious bard arrives in town and appears to cast a spell over the community. As the allure of adventure beckons, danger soon threads its way into her world, promising both peril and the possibility of healing. Set in the world of Constantinium, this spooky, sweet short story offers a fresh retelling of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, filled with subtle kisses and a strange plague.