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An Episodic Serial Novella

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Genre: Folk Horror/Romance

Begin: December 6th

End: February 21st

Synopsis: Othniel Brack left his disgraced family name back in England and set sail for the untamed western edge of Washington Territory, seeking a new fortune and a new legacy for himself on a small, barely inhabited island overgrown with wild apple trees.

Life is quiet on that little Orchard Island, until a strange discovery on a windswept beach changes Othniel’s life—and the island’s history—forever.

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Table Of Contents

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Part One: The Orchardist - isolated farmer Othniel Brack makes a startling discovery on a lonely beach.

Part Two: One Night - Othniel brings the strange guest back to his home and deliberates about what to do with her.

Part Three: Safe Passage - Othniel seeks to send Sayblood on her way and out of his life forever, but something gives him pause.

Part Four: The Storm - the island rebels against Othniel’s decision and leaves him lost, wondering if he made the right choice.

Part Five: Ghosts and Spirits - Othniel learns what forces he is up against by keeping Sayblood on the island.

Part Six: The Shape - Sayblood and Othniel grow closer, while danger draws nearer.

Part Seven: Gifts - Sayblood attempts to appease the island, learns new secrets, and a holiday brings unexpected gifts.

Part Eight: Emissary - the first of One Prince’s messengers gets too close for comfort, and Sayblood must make a difficult choice.

Part Nine: The Arrival - Sayblood’s attempt to run is interrupted, and Othniel pursues her.

Part Ten: Ambush - the little family returns home, ready to face their fate.

Part Eleven: One Prince - Sayblood must finally confront her past in order to save her future.

Part Twelve: The Promise - confessions, decisions, and conclusions.

Epilogue - a spring afternoon sixteen years later.