Raya Ellsworth

Lira has always tended the ancient Saffron Fermentory, a place of vibrant cultures and mystical lumi, nestled on an isla… Lira has always tended the ancient Saffron Fermentory, a place of vibrant cultures and mystical lumi, nestled on an island slowly reclaiming itself. When Kael, the last person who understood the fermentory's deeper secrets and its delicate balance, abruptly departs, Lira is left alone with a growing sense of dread. The aromatic air, once a comfort, now hums with unease as the island's wild magic begins to assert itself, threatening to unravel the living cultures and the fragile peace her grandmother built. Now, Lira must delve into the forgotten folklore and the fermentory's deepest mysteries to protect her legacy and prevent the island's ancient power from consuming everything she holds dear. read more