Sidewynd: Wyndside Stories, #1

By Alexandra Brandt

Born of two worlds but important to neither, Sky Patel balances life between her beloved Edinburgh and its mirror in the faerie realm known as 'the Wynd.' But everything changes with the retirement of her friend and mentor--and sole protector of Edinburgh's Old Town. 

Now, despite her best intentions, Sky finds her careful balance cracking. And she may be called to do more--and be more--than she could ever believe possible.

An urban fantasy story about finding strength in what you love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Alexandra Brandt
• Release date: Nov 4, 2016
• ISBN: 9781540114211

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Sidewynd

Sidewynd

A Wyndside Short Story

Alexandra Brandt

Tangled Sky Press

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Sidewynd

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Sidewynd

Sky Patel stood with her oldest friend under the arch of Borthwick’s Close and knew things were drawing to an end at last.

She leaned against the wall, hands in the pockets of her faded summer-weight anorak. The old alley’s cold musty smell of damp stone, the uneven paving under her feet, the rough surface of the crumbling old walls all seemed sharper, clearer, more significant today. The sounds of the crowds of Edinburgh tourists, street performers, and motor vehicles on the Royal Mile seemed so distant, for all they were just outside the entryway.

His hand on her shoulder, Ramsay gestured in the other direction, down the narrow alley. Shall you do the honors, my dear?

Sky shook her head mutely. She was as adept at opening a Sideway as any Wyndling, but this was too much to ask today. The familiar hum of ancient power that lay in the roots of the city, in the stones of these close walls, didn’t seem particularly comforting this time.

Ram seemed to understand. Ah well, once more for old time’s sake, then. My last Sideway.

Sky’s eyes stung. She blinked rapidly to clear them as she began to follow him further in. A grown woman—especially one of her age—had no business crying over her best friend’s retirement. And yet…

Wait, she found