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Through the trees

  • Through the Trees - Introduction

    An introduction to my ongoing fantasy novel - Through the Trees.

  • Through the Trees - Prologue - Planting the Seed

    The tale starts here, hundreds of years ago in another realm.

  • Through the trees - Chapter 1 - Roots

    The Elderkin family come together in loss.

  • Through The Trees - Chapter 2 -Uprooted

    A mysterious stranger tears the Elderkin family apart.

  • Through the trees - Chapter 3 - Otherworld

    Whilst Maeve is held hostage in another realm, the rest of the children hatch a rescue plan.

  • Through the Trees - Chapter 4 - Cursed

    Zoe and the others try to find a way to follow their children into the Otherworld.

  • Through the Trees - Chapter 5 - Prisoners in the Dark

    The family encounter an imprisoned madman before events turn violent once more atop the mountain.

  • Through the Trees - Chapter 6 - Muddied Waters

    The children find themselves in deep water.

  • Through the Trees - Chapter 7 - Cauldron of Rebirth

    The family seek the help of the witch of the woods, and soon find themselves on a perilous errand.

  • Through the Trees - Chapter 8 - All The King's Men

    The children continue their hunt for the Salmon, unaware they're being hunted themselves.

  • Through the Trees - Chapter 9 - The Sparrowhawk

    The adults must meet a formidable challenge if they're to have any hope of obtaining the cure for Lewis.

  • Through the Trees - Chapter 10 - Seeking Wisdom

    The children find themselves following a chain of ancient animals, one they hope will lead to one particularly wise salmon.

  • Through the Trees - Chapter 11 - One Man's Legacy

    The children ponder the reason behind this realms woes with the Salmon whilst Gwydion plots his next step.

  • Through the Trees - Chapter 12 - Reunion in the Deep

    The Elderkin family finally find each other in the depths of a sunken city, but the joy of their reunion is short lived.

  • Through the Trees - Chapter 13 - Remnants

    Maeve and her parents try to pick up the pieces after the devastation of the night before.

  • Through the Trees - Chapter 14 - Belly of the Beast

    Two unlikely survivors find themselves lost in the labyrinthine lair of the Afanc.

  • Through the Trees - Chapter 15 - Under the Mountain

    Idris, Hope, and Fred find themselves miles away from the others with no choice but to delve beneath the mountains.

  • Through the Trees - Chapter 16 - Family Tree

    Old secrets are finally revealed as the Elderkins discover the truth behind their heritage.

  • Through the Trees - Chapter 17 - Friend of Foe

    Orson must navigate a subterranean den of monsters as his father is led astray by a malevolent voice.

  • Through the Trees - Chapter 18 - Sleeping Giant

    Idris, Hope, and Fred near the light at the end of their trek beneath the mountain, yet a looming shadow threatens their escape.