by Maris Bellwyn
A cozy fantasy with light mysteries and a slow-burn sapphic romance. In a magical harbor town, a retired sorceress opens a tea shop—only to discover it has begun manifesting the town’s unspoken emotions as physical magic. Cracked cups, whispered steam, floating notes: each chapter centers on a small mystery rooted in grief, longing, or silence. Partnering with the town archivist, she works to gently untangle these emotional puzzles. Meanwhile, a quiet romance grows between two adults who believed their chance for love had passed. Low-stakes, character-driven fantasy. No combat. No power progression. Emotional magic, found family, and healing.
