A Case for Unicorns: A Faerie Story

By Susan E. Lane

Unicorns exist only in books, on television, and in movies. But what if they were real? And what if we could help them return to earth?

In author Susan E. Lanes book, A Case for Unicorns: A Faerie Story, what starts as an ordinary day turns into much more when a leprechaun is found in a backyard. He wants to ask God to bring back the unicorns, which were lost during the great flood of Noahs time, and needs their help. He and the four unsuspecting humans embark on the dangerous road to heaven to bring their case before God for a return of these mystical creatures.

A Case for Unicorns: A Faerie Story combines popular characteristics of fairy tales with elements of Christianity. Young children will enjoy it as a fairy tale as well as a reminder of Noah and the ark.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: Nov 10, 2017
• ISBN: 9781480854161

Susan E. Lane

Susan E. Lane’s debut publication, A Case for Unicorns: A Faerie Story, is her personal triumph. She struggled with health issues that prevented her from writing, but doctors now call her recovery a miracle. When asked the secret to her recovery, she says, “Jesus. All the way.” She currently resides in Brookline, Massachusetts.

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Interior Graphics by William Jamara.

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This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, names, incidents, organizations, and dialogue in this novel are either the products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

ISBN: 978-1-4808-5417-8 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4808-5416-1 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2017916948

Archway Publishing rev. date: 11/1/2017

Contents

Chapter 1 The Fairy Trap

Chapter 2 A Peculiar Catch

Chapter 3 Finnegan’s Story

Chapter 4 Building a Case

Chapter 5 A Race to Heaven’s Gate

Chapter 6 The Great Debate

Chapter 7 A Ray of Light

Chapter 8 Returning Home

Acknowledgments

Dedicated to my nieces and nephews - my cherubs in disguise.

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Chapter 1

The Fairy Trap

T he air was soft and warm on a lovely day in May while I was babysitting for my niece Savannah and my nephew Kellen. The day seemed ordinary enough, but then, sometimes magical things happen when you least expect them.

Aunt Susie, Savannah pleaded, when are you going to finish that story you promised me? The one about fairies?

I was finishing up the dishes from breakfast, trying to avoid her question. I had promised her that story some time ago. In fact, it may have been two years or more that I’d been putting her off.

Aunt Susie, she scolded, somewhat indignant, didn’t you even hear me?

Yes, I heard you, I said, focusing intently on a stubborn spot on one of the dishes, scrambling for a worthy excuse.

Well, where is it? You are always saying you’ll do things and you never do! she said, stamping her feet with her hands on her hips and glaring at me.

The fact is, little one, that I haven’t been able to catch one to get it to tell me its story. They’re pretty fast you know.

She smirked, fighting a smile, not totally convinced. I bet I know how fast they are! her younger brother Kellen added enthusiastically. They’re really, really superfast, like this! he shouted as he raced out the backdoor at top speed and all the way to the back of the yard where the sandbox was. I think I see one! he hollered back.

Well, I guess we’d better investigate, I said, that being proof enough, and with a bow suitable for any offended lady, I gestured toward the door to our backyard adventure.

Outside was a large, grassy yard with a huge jungle gym next to a small sapling. The little tree had been planted as a memorial to Savannah and