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The Legend of Enidia: Story Magic Excerpt

April 22, 2020 by Beth

Recorded and retold by the saudad of Azuria


“Jasper.” Enidia exhaled the name in the early morning air. 

He awoke beside her. 

“By the light,” he said with a warm wave of pollen. 

“By the light,” she answered with a flurry of her own. 

They shared breakfast together, a flirtatious exchange between intertwined roots. 

It had been she who initiated their friendship. One morning, in early spring. She stopped growing toward him, granting him full access to the light. 

He answered with generosity in turn and fed her a share of the nutrients gifted him by the sun. 

Out of these simple gestures, trees’ great loves are born. 


You can read more of this story in Story Magic, available now!

ebook cover for Story Magic by Beth Ball, an Age of Azuria novella

More from Azuria

If you’re looking for more Azurian fiction, Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, is now available! You can read the prologue here, or check out other short stories!

Click here for a free download of Aurora, the prequel novella!

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