Pocket Forest
A Contemporary, Fantasy book. She squinted at his nametag. Her eyes weren't quite working. "What's...
Since childhood, Harriet has dreamed of exploring forests with Stig Hemming, the boy lost to her in the frayed bonds of an old family friendship. Years later, in the wake of losing her mother, Harriet finally meets Stig only to discover a frightened young man clawing to regain a life no longer his. The darker parts of the forest beckon, where ghost-dogs patrol a crumbling boarding school and treasure, once lost, must be snatched back with bravery. This contemporary original fairy tale, complete with all the attendant comforts and threats, will pull you into the woodlands of the heart. After a limited edition print run from Deathless Press, this chapbook is now available in ebook form.
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- Pages: 58 pages
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She squinted at his nametag. Her eyes weren't quite working. "What's your name?" "Stig.""Stick?" she asked, half ready to believe it. He shook his head and pointed his long index finger at the name stitched on his uniform. "S-T-I-G. Stig."Harriet's breath caught. "I can't believe it. I've been looking for you. Kimberly Karalius, Pocket Forest // A trail made of pine needles and thistles leads you into the green darkness. The canopy casts shadows on old oaks and dogwoods, and you think you can smell the sour breath of a witch behind you. The wind sighs like a sleeping girl, carrying her bittersweet dreams along the paths to attract any man willing to look for thorn-covered castles. A wolf darts between fallen, rotted wood; maybe hes the one who can tell you where your heart is, how youre still breathing. Kimberly Karalius, Pocket Forest // When her mother combed Harriet's hair, she said that the woods were disgustingly muddy and mosquito-ridden. During her history unit on pioneers, her father bashfully admitted that he couldn't pitch a tent, barbeque, or fight off bears in a forest. They both agreed that such a place was unsafe. Hotels were better. Kimberly Karalius, Pocket Forest //
Pocket Forest is an amazing fairy tale. Kimberly Karalius draws you into a world that delights and amazes. Her style is smooth, passing through time effortlessly in such a short work of art. Her vivid descriptions light up the story and it's like you are right there with Harriet and Stig as they discover themselves, their past, so cleverly... Review to come This short tale will either annoy or get you pondering. Get into a good meditative mood and get transported into the magical world of forests, re-found treasures, and the happy coincidence of six degrees of separation. Check out my full review on my blog Guiltless Reading
