In which a lifelong nomad seeks the meaning of “home”.
A fantasy series set in an immersive original world.
About
By J. Turcotte
Clove has spent her life adrift as a nomad. Suddenly, the stars align and she fulfills her dream of settling down in one place, under one roof, among an eccentric community of people who welcome her with open arms. Even so, she finds herself fighting to hold onto all that she now calls home as internal and external forces alike threaten to displace and, possibly, destroy her.
Interdimensional entanglement, arcane forces, and a very coincidental reunion come together to pose a myriad of problems for a former nomad who just wants to tend her garden in peace.
Content warnings:
While this series is built on somewhat of a cozy, wholesome foundation, it strikes a balance with the exploration of darker, heavier themes.
This series includes explicit language, sensitive topics, and suggestive themes.
Genres: Fantasy, slice-of-life, psychological, science fiction
Classifications: Web fiction, web novel, web serial
Also serialized on Royal Road.
Chapter 1
- Ch.1 – No. 1: DiscoveriesA wanderer encounters an abandoned house in the Circadian Forest.
- Ch. 1 – No. 2: Betula’sOn the outskirts of the forest, a traveling caravan has been hired to do repairs on an inn.
- Ch. 1 – No. 3: DuetClove makes a friend in the forest.
- Ch. 1 – No. 4: Tin and IronThe ruined house has been restored.
- Ch. 1 – No. 5: Peculiar CrittersClove has a surprise on her first morning in the house.
- Ch. 1 – No. 6: People Like UsEvents from Clove’s past come back around.
- Ch. 1 – No. 7: We Meet AgainClove has a strange encounter in the forest.
Chapter 2
- Ch. 2 – No. 1: A LetterClove writes a letter to her cousin.
- Ch. 2 – No. 2: Lake DwellerA member of the aewa people emerges from the lake.
- Ch. 2 – No. 3: Olfactory IntroductionsBetula sends Clove on an errand.
- Ch. 2 – No. 4: People Like YouStrange phenomena befall a young Clove.
- Ch. 2 – No. 5: Weirder Than FictionTerris finds a curious tome in a dark corner of an old bookshop.
- Ch. 2 – No. 6: The LighthouseClove visits the lighthouse to carry out an errand for Betula.
- Ch. 2 – No. 7: The BeaconThere is more to the lighthouse’s luminous beacon than meets the eye.
- Ch. 2 – No. 8: See Ya, SongbirdClove and Zander’s secrets are not lost on one another.
Chapter 3
- Ch. 3 – No. 1: Best Laid PlansMany years in the past, Zander has a serendipitous encounter with a strange, otherworldly entity.
- Ch. 3 – No. 2: PruningClove reflects on having learned gardening basics many years ago, though the memories are bittersweet.
- Ch. 3 – No. 3: Lucky YouA traveler at Betula’s chats with Zander about an odd encounter in the forest.
- Ch. 3 – No. 4: Invisible ThreadsZander seeks out the forest’s latest mystery. Clove opens up about some things and literally plays with fire.
- Ch. 3 – No. 5: Esoteric WoesA beast has sought out Clove. Questions are answered, while more arise.
- Ch. 3 – No. 6: Little PotatoClove has a visitor.
