Way Back When: A Fairy Tale

By: Kuhtz, C. M.

What does it truly mean to be a hero?

Mant Marten, a nonbinary wizard's apprentice on the cusp of greatness, has a very clear idea of how to get there. They've listened to the fireside stories all their life, and clearly the most important ingredients to making one's name are a noble motive and good old perseverance.

Armed to the teeth with confidence, they make their way deep into the Undying Realms to accept a challenge from mythical sprites for the chance to win a piece of ancient magic-but what if their motive isn't quite so noble after all?

Way Back When is a standalone fairy tale novella set in the age of legends and is a perfect read for fans of T. Kingfisher and the Emily Wilde series.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1066611300
• ISBN13: 9781066611300
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: Wollschweber Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.4" x 7.0"