"Once upon a time, there lived a woman afflicted by a heart that felt things far too deeply." So begins the tale of Cardia, an empath longing to be free from emotional pain. Her desperate quest for relief leads her to a talking raven, the mysterious Collector of unborn dreams, and an unsavory surgeon wielding a magical knife. At last, she finds peace. But when she meets Vatis-a traveling troubadour who falls deeply for her-Cardia must face a heartbreaking truth: Will she be doomed to forever regret her desperate decision, or will love triumph over every obstacle? Poet John Mark Green has penned a moving story that explores the extremes the human heart can drive us to-a modern fairy tale for all who dare to believe in love and magic. Ideal for fantasy readers who loved The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle.Bonus Content Includes: If the Stars Should Ever Die (story) Lovers face the end of the world together when a mysterious force begins killing the stars and devouring all light in the universe. Leaves from Another World (story) Jasper Renard has always wanted to be a writer, but lacks the ability. Then he discovers a portal to a world where he can steal beautiful poems and pass them off as his own, becoming an overnight literary success. But now his publisher-and his fans-want more... Q & A with the Author Go behind the scenes to discover the inspiration behind these stories.
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