Ivy & Ixos, a novella
Genre: Magical Realism, Fantasy/Mystery
Synopsis: Set during the uncertain days of March 2020, 10-year-old Ivy is sent to live with her estranged father while her aunt, a hospital nurse, is unable to care for her during lockdown. What starts as an adventure turns into a mystery, as at her father’s home in the western Washington forests Ivy finds uncanny quiet, a cabin full of hidden memories, and a family secret too strange to be believed.
This novella is currently available for purchase here:
Amazon: Kindle ebook and paperback
Are you a Talebones Councilmember? You are eligible to purchase a signed paperback directly from me! Simply send an email to ferrisislandwa@gmail.com to claim your copy.
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Ivy & Ixos as an ebook may already be available to borrow virtually through your local library! If not, you can submit a request. Request forms vary by library system, but you’ll likely need this info:
Title: Ivy & Ixos
Author: S.E. Reid
ISBN: 979-8-9921057-4-2
Original Release Date: May 15, 2025
This story was originally serialized on Substack in June 2023. It is now behind the paywall where it is only accessible to Councilmembers.