Mork The Handsome Orc: Mythiverse, #4

By Isla Watts

Experience the magic of Onward blended with the heart of Judy Blume: Enter The Mythiverse. Like stars in the night sky, each book twinkles on its own. Mythiverse stories can be enjoyed in any order.

Where beauty is defined by ruggedness and the unconventional, Mork, the handsome orc, lives in a world where ugliness is celebrated.

With his striking looks that defy traditional orc standards, Mork grapples with the challenges of acceptance. In a society where the epitome of beauty is found in the unconventional features of ugliness, Mork stands out as a symbol of difference. Yet, his journey goes beyond the superficial as he battles not only the judgments of his peers but also struggles with panic attacks, making the impending school dance a nerve-wracking experience.

As the date of the dance approaches, Mork faces the dilemma of asking someone or braving the event alone. Mork embarks on a journey of self-discovery to love himself, confront his panic attacks, and find the courage to attend the dance on his own terms. Join Mork as he navigates a world where beauty is redefined and self-acceptance becomes the key to embracing one's true worth.

The Mythiverse
Welcome to the Mythiverse, a realm where mythical creatures, unexpected adventures, and the magic of friendship await! In this captivating middle-grade series, each book introduces a new and enchanting tale set against the backdrop of a world brimming with fantastical beings.

Join young protagonists as they navigate the challenges of growing up, discovering that the bonds of friendship are the most potent magic of all. From mischievous fairies to wise dragons, each story unfolds independently, allowing readers to dive into the Mythiverse at any point.

Embark on a journey filled with heartwarming lessons, courageous feats, and the joy of unexpected encounters. Perfect for young readers seeking delightful tales that blend the wonder of mythical creatures with the timeless themes of friendship and self-discovery. Welcome to the Mythiverse, where every book is a stand-alone adventure waiting to be explored!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rainbow Quartz Publishing
• Release date: Mar 7, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224962716

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MYTHIVERSE

Mork

The Handsome Orc

Isla Watts

Mork The Handsom Orc © 2024 by Isla Watts

Rainbow Quartz Publishing

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All Rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means whatsoever without the written permission of the author except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. This is a work of fiction. All the characters, names, places, incidents, organizations, and dialogue in this novel are either the products of the authors imagination or are used fictionally. Any resemblance to actual persons, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

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Adopted By Werewolves

That’s The Spirit!

Bite Me If You Can

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The Sea Withdrew

Mo(ther) Na(ture) by Miranda Levi

Dedication

For Skyler,

My favorite person in the whole world.

1

Breakfast

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In the boggy marshes beyond the great volcano where the trees grow no leaves lived a young orc named Mork. 

Mork had a life like any other orc. He spent his time wandering the boggy marsh, scavenging for all the delicious rotting flesh he could find. He enjoyed sculpting with molten lava from Mt. Draegorn in his free time. And he always stopped to feast on the blood of any birds that flew close enough to catch with his bare hands.

Today, however, was a school day. Mork woke up and rubbed himself with fresh mud and dirty leaves before morning chores and school. 

The other orcs would have scabs to pick and pus-filled sores to juice. However, Mork was not like other orcs. He had no pus-filled sores, no scabs, not even a hairy mole. 

Mork was a handsome orc. 

No matter how often he bathed in mud and the blood of birds, fell and scraped himself on the rocks, or even pigmented his arms and face with inks, Mork’s skin always returned to a smooth, untextured, unblemished complexion. 

Never once in his life did Mork shower or wipe away his smear. He couldn’t help that he was good-looking. Mork carried a heavy sadness within him. He didn’t fit in, no matter what he did or how much he tried. He couldn’t be as ugly as the other orcs.  

Mork looked out of his cave, which he shared with his nine siblings, his mother, and his father, and saw the smoke from Mt. Draegorn filling the sky with a toxic blanket. The red glow of the lava run filled the canyon with a heat that no other living creature could survive. A few trees caught fire in the distance. The smoke billowed up and joined the smoggy blanket created by the volcano. 

The sulfur smell filled his nostrils, and he breathed it in deeply. Ah, another glorious morning, Mork smiled. Alright, guys, time to get up for school. 

Being the oldest, Mork’s job was getting his siblings ready for school, except for the three youngest, who were still just infants. Orcs usually gave birth to triplets, but Mork was born alone. Mork often wondered if being born alone was what caused his unusual beauty. His mother assured him that he was the most ferocious. Mork simply ate the other two orcs while they were still in utero. 

Come on, Merla, Marvis, and Mindy, Mork shook the oldest triplets awake. 

They snorted and snuffed but eventually climbed out of the cave. Merla and Mindy bumped shoulders on the way out, causing a mild fight. Merla clawed Mindy right across the face, and Mindy howled. The remaining six were not disturbed at all by the commotion. 

Mike, Magnus, and Marvin, it’s your turn. Let’s get up, Mork poked each of them with a stick. 

Waking the older sister triples was considerably more manageable than the middle boys. Once, Marvin lost an eye when Magnus woke up in a rage. Having learned from this, Mork carefully poked each of his siblings in the face with the sharp end of a stick. Not willing to get within, losing an eye distance while waking them. 

We’re getting up! Magnus yelled as he rolled over the other two. 

Eventually, the brothers followed their sister’s steps and climbed out of the cave. At the bottom of the sleeping pit was the youngest triplet set. Mork wondered how they were able to sleep at the back of the cave with the weight of all their siblings on top of them. Not to mention the smell. It got pretty rank from all the farting and burping of sleeping orcs. 

A rumbling started in Mork’s stomach as the smell of rotting flesh wafted outside the cave.