Ember Under Ash

By: Solace, Ethan

Some stories burn loud. Others glow quietly beneath the ash, waiting for someone to notice.

Sol was born after the fire-alone in a forest of soot and silence. There were no pawprints to follow, no lullabies left behind. Only ash, and the ache of being the only one. Until one evening, through the smoke, others arrived. A hedgehog with soot-streaked quills. A fawn with a scorched ear. An owl with a bent feather. None of them spoke. None of them saved him. But all of them stayed.

Ember Under Ash is a hauntingly beautiful tale of loneliness, survival, and the quiet miracle of being seen. Written with lyrical depth and heart-piercing tenderness, this story explores what it means to carry warmth in a world that has gone cold-and how sometimes, the smallest embers can rebuild an entire forest.

Perfect for children aged 5-12, this book gently opens the door to big feelings: grief, isolation, and the unseen strength of connection. It is ideal for bedtime reading, classroom discussion, or as a lifeline for quiet children navigating invisible wounds.

I love all the stories I write... but Ember Under Ash holds something rare. It's one of my favourites-crafted not just with words, but with everything I carry inside me. I hope it finds the children who need it most.

For fans of The Day the Sky Held Me, Fox: A Story of Friendship, and The Heart and the Bottle, this is a story that won't leave you. Because some stories don't end. They just glow.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F9VGV93G
• ISBN13: 9798285162247
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"