A Wish Upon a Negai

By Gigi Hills

A Wish Upon a Negai is about a girl named Khloe and her connection with a mythical creature called a Negai. Khloe had grown up listening to tales, told by her grandma, about Negais, magical creatures that will grant wishes to those who are pure of heart. Negais are majestical big cats with creamy fur that is cooler than ice, and only those who are pure of heart see their big cat form. Khloe finds joy in her conversations with her grandma because it comforts her in times of mourning as her mum is terminally sick and her brother and father are at war. Fast forward to a stark, doleful day, Khloe is 15 years old and at her grandmother's funeral. On her way back from it, she collapses from exhaustion and awakens at a stranger's house. After talking to the stranger, whose name is Noah, she realizes that he is going to Antarctica - where the Negais reside - soon. In desperation, Khloe begs Noah to let her come with him. Dubiously, Noah agrees. Khloe is delighted, but one question remains: Will Khloe find happiness during her dreadful times through wishes granted by the Negai? Or will she be shunned away if she isn't pure of heart?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
• Release date: Nov 30, 2023
• ISBN: 9781803817149

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Contents

Chapter 1: Two deaths, a boy, and a magical story

Chapter 2: Cosmic Is My Name

Chapter 3: Antarctica, here we come

Chapter 4: A necklace and a betrayal of trust

Chapter 5: Understanding is the Foundation of Friendship

Chapter 6: A sad family reunion

Epilogue: A peek of the future

Acknowledgements

Copyright

Chapter 1

Two deaths, a boy, and a magical story

The medicine shook in my hands as I tried to spoon purple-gooey liquid into my mom’s mouth. Her jaw hung open as a peaceful look swept across her face.

The healer said this will work. My voice shook slightly as I spoke. You’re… you’re going to be okay Mom. But in my mind, deep down, I knew I was foolish to even hope.

No, my mom’s voice was wispy as she wheezed out this short yet impactful word. I will be lucky to go in peace, while many at war die painfully under the hands of our enemies.

The tiny metal teaspoon slipped out of my hands and cluttered onto the floor, echoing through my mom’s huge empty room. My throat seemed to tighten. Don’t say that. I sobbed.

Honey, My mom whispered. Look at me, she grasped my hands.

"When I’m gone, you will take care of your sister Celeste, you will greet your brother and father when they come back from war, and you will, she gave me a thin smile and playfully pinched my right cheek, her hands were warm, you will make me proud."

The last word etched into my brain. Proud. I will make her proud. Mom slowly lay back down on her bed and after a while, she started snoring softly.

Our maid, Leilana, knocked on the door and came in slowly, holding a damp white towel. Good afternoon, Lady Khloe. She nodded at me.

Is Madame Alicia asleep? I nodded my