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The Owlet Cafe: A Henbane Hollow Short Story Paperback
Before the Mandrake Coven was reformed, there was the story of The Owlet Cafe...
Clawed out of a grave.
Zero Power.
And a cousin vying to run the HOA?
Ragana wakes up six feet under with grave dirt in her mouth and absolutely none of the magic she used to command. Even worse? Her estranged cousin Helena finds her first, and Helena's only concern is how a resurrected relative might tank her HOA campaign.
The deal: Helena provides a condemned building. Ragana stays out of sight and rebuilds her power. Simple enough.
Fueled by spite and egged on by judgmental owls, Ragana discovers Greenwych has terrible coffee and zero gathering spaces. So naturally, she opens a café complete with an enchanted espresso machine and aggressively owl-themed menu.
The Owlet Cafe is a cozy-dark short story of reinvention. Featuring a snarky ex-guardian rebuilding her magic one terrible owl pun at a time.
Page Length: 75 Pages
The Cozy Bundle
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Description
Start two magical journeys with this cozy fantasy bundle featuring Mandrake Manor and Mosswood Apothecary. This set brings together suburban witchcraft, botanical alchemy, found family, and queer romance in one discounted bundle.
Both books deliver the kind of comfort-forward fantasy readers return to again and again. We've got magic, heartfelt characters, A little mystery, and that small-town charm that makes you want to curl up and stay awhile.
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Mandrake Manor introduces Henbane Hollow, a tucked-away magical neighborhood filled with witchy secrets, messy inheritance, and a cast of queer characters who become impossible to leave behind.
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Mosswood Apothecary brings you north to the fantasy town of Frostfern Valley, where a struggling alchemist uncovers fading magic, unexpected friendship, and a sweet, slow-burning queer romance.
Together, these stories make the perfect entry point into their respective worlds, and the ideal gift for cozy fantasy readers looking for inclusive, character-driven adventures.
What’s Included
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Your choice of paperback or hardcover editions of both Mandrake Manor and Mosswood Apothecary
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Character art
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A sticker pack with witchy/fantasy art, as well as some characters from Mosswood Apothecary
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Bookmarks
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15% off (Already reflected in price)
Why Readers Love This Bundle
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Cozy queer fantasy with warm, welcoming vibes
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Found family, low-stakes, and a little mystery
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Perfect for readers who enjoy cottagecore aesthetics and queer romance
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A great way to start both series before the next installments arrive
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A beautiful display set for your shelf or a thoughtful gift for a fellow cozy-fantasy reader
Mosswood Apothecary Special Edition
Standard Print Editions Here | Special Edition Ebook Here | Standard Ebook Editions Here
2025 American Writing Awards FINALIST
A struggling alchemist.
A small town with ancient secrets.
And… a mysterious shadow ferret?
Botanical alchemist Rowan Mosswood didn't expect much when he finally graduated, so a remote research assignment in Frostfern Valley seemed fitting. With his reputation in tatters after a public alchemical mishap, and his discipline of magic considered antiquated, Rowan agrees to the university's terms: fix up an old greenhouse, study the mysterious loss of magic, and send regular reports. If he can manage all that, his student debts will disappear.
The assignment sounded Mundane enough, a wrist slap to be endured—until Rowan discovers the greenhouse is falling apart, the crops refuse to grow, and a wily shadow creature has taken up residence in his new home. As if that weren't complicated enough, there's Jimson: a too-handsome-for-his-own-good carpenter who seems determined to help… and fluster…Rowan.
With strange magic stirring in the forest, stubborn townsfolk to win over, and a year-long deadline ticking down, Rowan must decide whether to focus on the assignment or the life he's beginning to build in Frostfern.
Mosswood Apothecary is a cozy queer fantasy brimming with botanical magic, slow-burn romance, queer found family, cottagecore vibes and small-town charm. Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes, the heart of Studio Ghibli's fantasies, and queer stories.
This Special Edition includes:
- 16 Full Page Illustrations
- 42 Custom Chapter Header Illustrations
- 2 Picturesque Landscape Illustration
- 1 Map
- Custom Sprayed Edges
- Custom End Pages
Artists/Talent:
Agustina Ballester - Full Page Illustrations
Brett Mitchell Kent at Lit Lantern Media Management - Sprayed edges, Chapter headers, End Pages
Ever After Cover Design
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