Whispers In The Hidden Realm

By Cora Lynch

"Whispers in the Hidden Realm" is a 49-page young adult fantasy short story that revolves around Emily, a teenager who discovers her unique ability to communicate with magical creatures and her crucial role in protecting her realm from an impending darkness. 

The story opens with Emily, a high school senior, feeling different from her peers due to her deep connection with the mystical and unseen. She finds solace in the woods near her home, where she feels the presence of something extraordinary. Her life takes a turn when she meets Aiden, a mysterious new student with an enigmatic past.

As Emily delves deeper into the hidden realm's secrets, she faces various challenges that test her courage and understanding. She learns about her unique gift and the responsibilities that come with it. Her journey is fraught with setbacks, including doubts from her best friend Sarah and her own insecurities. A pivotal moment occurs when Emily connects with the Heart of the Forest, gaining ancient wisdom and a deeper connection to the hidden realm.

Throughout the story, Emily's character undergoes significant development. From a curious and somewhat insecure teenager, she evolves into a confident and wise guardian of the hidden realm. Her relationships with those around her, including her family, Sarah, and Aiden, deepen as she embraces her role.

The narrative is rich with themes of self-discovery, the acceptance of one's unique abilities, and the importance of balance between the seen and unseen worlds. The story concludes with Emily graduating from high school, stepping into a future where she is ready to embrace her role as a protector of the magical world, symbolizing her growth and the beginning of new adventures.

"Whispers in the Hidden Realm" combines elements of fantasy with the coming-of-age genre, offering readers an engaging tale of magic, growth, and the journey towards self-acceptance.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cora Lynch
• Release date: Jan 8, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224165421

Cora Lynch

Cora is 25 tears old and this is her first book. She lives in California and is married.

Book preview

Chapter One

The first rays of dawn filtered through the curtains of Emily's small, cluttered bedroom, casting a golden hue over the myriad of sketches that adorned her walls. Each drawing, a testament to her love for the fantastical and the unseen, seemed to come alive in the morning light. Today was not just another day; it was the first day of her final year at Greenwood High, a milestone that filled her with a mix of excitement and a gnawing sense of uncertainty.

Emily sat on the edge of her bed, her feet barely touching the floor. Her room, a cozy haven in the otherwise mundane town of Willow Creek, was a jumble of books about mythical creatures, potted plants that seemed to grow in wild, untamed patterns, and trinkets from the woods that bordered her home. It was in these woods where she often escaped, finding solace in the whispers of the wind and the rustle of leaves that others deemed ordinary.

As she tied her shoelaces, her gaze drifted to the small wooden desk by the window. There, amidst scattered notes and open books, lay her journal, its pages filled with accounts of dreams and experiences no one else believed. Emily always felt different, sensing a connection to a world beyond what her eyes could see – a world she yearned to understand but also feared.

Her mother's voice echoed from downstairs, snapping Emily back to reality. Emily, breakfast is ready! Don't be late on your first day!

With a deep breath, Emily grabbed her backpack, its patches and