Part of Wayward Children
First published 2022
Children slip away when conditions align perfectly. They fall through shadows beneath beds, step into the darkness behind wardrobes, or tumble into rabbit holes that lead somewhere else entirely. These disappearances follow ancient patterns, drawing young souls into worlds beyond our own. The adventures that await them shine with wonder, but darkness often follows. Not every journey ends in joy. Some children find love in these strange places. Others discover devotion that binds them to their new homes. All carry the weight of transformation, their bones wrapped in flesh that remembers both worlds. This tale from the Wayward Children universe explores what happens when the portal between worlds opens and a child must choose between the life they knew and the life that calls to them from the other side.
Genres: coming-of-age, fantasy, paranormal-fiction, young-adult, dark-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, melancholic, transformative, whimsical
Tropes: coming-of-age, fish-out-of-water, found-family, portal-fantasy
Setting: Wayward Children universe
32 pages · ebook · Tor Books
Content warnings: death