Waking Fields

A ruined farm. A 500-gold debt. 42 days to save everything. When Thea inherits her uncle's remote farm, she expects neglect. What she finds is worse: a crumbling homestead, fields choked with weeds, and a letter from Harvest Gold Agricultural Solutions demanding payment she can't afford. If she doesn't pay in 42 days, they take the land. Then she touches the soil—and something ancient wakes up. A magical system binds itself to her, tracking her stamina, her skills, her progress from novice to farmer. But the numbers only tell part of the story. Hidden in her uncle's research are references to water spirits tied to the valley's irrigation channels—spirits who withdrew when the corporation poisoned the watershed. Spirits who might return, if Thea can prove herself worthy of their trust. The math is impossible. The corporation is ruthless. And the land is keeping secrets that could change everything. Waking Fields is a cozy farming LitRPG inspired by Stardew Valley and Coral Island, featuring: 🌱 Satisfying progression from ruined fields to thriving farm 🐔 Adorable chickens with distinct personalities 💧 Ancient spirits and a covenant waiting to be restored 🏘️ A found family of villagers who remember what community means 📈 LitRPG elements that track every harvest, skill, and hard-won gold piece 💚 A slow-burn romance with the local potter ⚔️ Corporate villains you'll love to hate The complete novel is available on Amazon.