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Join Cins and Ethan on a magical journey through the heart of the labyrinth, where love, courage, and destiny intertwine in surprising and enchanting ways.
It’s time for the renewal blood fest in Queen Cins’s wacky, creepy kingdom, and she’s got a lot on her plate. Known for her fierce intelligence and breathtaking beauty, Cins has watched countless humans venture into her world, their quest for glory overshadowing the true magic that thrives in the shadows.
When Ethan, an aspiring artist, stumbles into the labyrinth, seeking inspiration, he finds himself captivated not only by the Queen’s allure but also by the formidable power she embodies. Instead of fleeing in fear like others, Ethan extends his curiosity, sparking an unexpected bond that defies the boundaries of their worlds.
As Halloween approaches, Cins’ playful goblin subjects bet no human would dare ask their queen on a proper date. To defy their skepticism and unveil the wildness of her heart, Cins agrees to a night of adventure with Ethan. Together, they traverse the ever-shifting corridors of the labyrinth, encountering riddle-spouting sphinxes, charming trickster spirits, and shadow hounds that tease and torment them at every turn. With each challenge, they unveil each other’s true selves. Ethan’s artistic eye recognizes beauty in the grotesque, while Cins shares her dreams of unity between goblins and humans.
However, as the week unfolds, an ancient curse awakens, endangering their lives and their budding romance. They must unravel the labyrinth’s mysteries and trust in one another’s strengths to escape the darkness. As dawn approaches, Cins faces a heart-wrenching choice between her throne and her desire to be with Ethan, uncovering shocking truths about herself that bind their destinies.
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Chapter One: Cins The Goblin Queen
I was their queen, and my subjects knew me well enough to clear my path through the labyrinthine corridors, though their whispers and stolen glances lingered like spider-silk.
Let them talk. I moved past, my silvery skin catching the lantern light in molten ripples. The humans had a name for me, Cins, whispered in their legends like a curse. At the harvest season, particularly on All Hallows’s Eve, the barrier activated and revealed itself, separating our two worlds. During the season, goblins celebrated the bloodfest inviting humans into the Labyrinth for fun and sport. If a human showed particular superiority, they could become one of our servants, contingent upon their decision to abandon their own world. I hated the ritual, finding it cruel.
I turned into a private corridor, and a parade of curious eyes followed, too loud to ignore. Rex, my trustworthy advisor, appeared beside me wearing a crooked smile and up to his trickster ways.
“The festival won’t bite,” Rex teased, already on a roll.
I rolled my eyes, amused despite myself.
“Some of us have other obligations besides entertaining those of the court,” I said.
He grinned wider, matching my pace with unnerving ease.
“Such as avoiding your own harvest celebration?” His melodic voice could have charmed the walls into crumbling.
We moved through the heart of the maze, the air thick with excitement. Goblins scurried in every direction, arms laden with lanterns, streamers, and curious objects the humans called pumpkins. Despite my supposed absence, the Renewal festival was three weeks away, and the preparations were nearly complete, a testament to their dedication or possibly their desire to impress me.
With his massive amber eyes, Rex studied me, and his gaze seemed to possess a level of awareness that was unsettling.
“Perhaps I could find you a suitable disguise. A masked woman is a less obvious queen.”
“Less obvious than my recent declarations to be left alone?” My voice carried an edge of humor, even as I resisted the pull of his teasing. “I’ll not risk any incident.” I watched as an unfortunate goblin entangled in decorations tumbled to the floor.
Rex snickered at the goblin’s misfortune. “What harm could there be in a little chaos or a wager?”
Meet The Author:
In a whimsical corner of the universe that echoes the enchanting realms of Wonderland, Jaylee Austin weaves tales that dance between the ethereal and the imaginative.
Enthralled by mythology from every dimension—be it the enchanting Celtic goddesses, the vast treks through the nine worlds of the Nordic realms, or the ancient whispers of the Sumerian gods—she crafts modern romantic worlds that shimmer with magical realism.
Her desk, a canvas of creativity, is often interrupted by the playful pounces of her two adorable companions, but none more so than Tilly, her clever pug.
A true companion on her literary adventures, Tilly offers sage wisdom as they both ponder the mysterious questions that tug at the hearts of readers.
With a spirited background as a retired high school English and theater teacher, Jaylee brought wit and warmth to the classroom, inspiring countless students to embrace their own creativity during National Writing Month. Through her enchanting stories, Jaylee invites readers to leap into alternate realities where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and every page is a step further down the rabbit hole.
Jaylee Austin loves to explore all forms of mythology, from Celtic goddesses to the nine worlds of the Nordic realms to the ancient Sumerian gods. She explores the mythical dimensions of angels and ponders the universe of magical beings to create her own modern romantic worlds.
She collects crystals, oracle cards, houseplants, and two adorable creatures that love to pounce themselves right in the middle of her desk.
Tilly, her pug in black, travels the realms with her, offering wisdom to those mysterious questions that readers ponder.
Throughout Jaylee’s life, she has filled many shoes. One former job was a dime a dance! What you ask? Yes, I danced with a man for a dollar a minute. To this day, she still laughs at people’s reactions when she tells them. Yes, it was CLEAN, no messing around. But more on the serious side, she’s a retired high school English and Theater teacher who brought laughter and sunshine to the classroom. Many of her students became creative writers in November when they took part in National Writing Month for teens.
Interview with Jaylee Austin
Q: What draws you to write stories with magic, monsters, or mayhem?
JA: The supernatural allows us to break the shackles of the restrictions of our environment and ask the questions what if… the opportunity to broaden our horizon to the possibilities of outcome.
Q: Which of your characters would you trust to protect you in a supernatural showdown—and which one would absolutely sell you out?
JA: My archangels and shifter alpha men would protect me at all costs even if it meant their own lives. In my Yellowstone Series David who appears to be an upstanding guy would sell me for the highest coin if it benefited him as well as the Winter King in my Archangel series book 4.
Q: What’s a recurring theme or symbol that keeps showing up in your work—whether you mean for it to or not?
JA: Themes of abandonment, found family, and quest consistently appear, even unintentionally. Runes, sigils, and magic consistently appear throughout the story in many different forms.
Q: Do you plot everything out like a prophecy—or write by the seat of your broomstick?
JA: I’m somewhere in the middle. I meet my characters like any good friend and get to know them. I love ease dropping in on their lives and figuring out their quirks, fears, and dreams. Then I write their story, it unfolds like life one peel at a time.
Q: If your writing were a potion, what would its ingredients be?
JA: Potion for Writing
1 Cup of Inspiration: Gather ideas from your favorite books, art, music, or nature.
2 Tablespoons of Imagination: Envision characters, worlds, or scenarios. Let your mind wander without restrictions.
A Pinch of Serendipity: Embrace randomness by using tarot cards to choose plot elements or character traits.
3 Drops of Collaboration: Share your ideas with a writing buddy or join a writer’s group for feedback and fresh perspectives.
4 Ounces of Serenity: Find a cozy, quiet space free from distractions. Perhaps light a scented candle or play soft background music.
1 Scoop of Humor: Don’t take yourself too seriously! Infuse your writing with a lighthearted touch or amusing anecdotes.
For the final touches…add… a splash of adventure, a whisk of laughter and inject emotion.
Serve Fresh: Once your potion is mixed and your writing is flowing, pour yourself a cup of tea, coffee, or better yet a glass of wine and settle in, and start writing.
Q: Which fictional world would you pack your bags and move to—no questions asked?
JA: The realm of the light fae or the elfin world in the Nordic pantheon.
Q: Are you more of a haunted mansion, enchanted forest, or cursed seaside town kind of writer?
JA: Enchanted forest type of writer with a playful curiosity of the unexpected. The connection with nature and all her elements.
Q: What’s one thing readers would be surprised to learn about you?
JA: That’s tough, oh I know. I don’t like chocolate really, I don’t. I’m a carrot cake or butterscotch kinda girl.
Q: If you had to be cursed with one supernatural trait forever, what would you choose?
JA: Potion making, old fashion apothecary of witches and spells. I like to be gifted with witch/fae magic.
Q: Tea, coffee, or the blood of your enemies? (Okay… or something else entirely?)
JA: Cold chardonnay with a book boyfriend, that will make me happy. Or better yet my very own blue/green dragon shifter who’s madly in love with me.
Like the Mad hatter in wonderland would say… “In the land of wonder, logic is a splendid jester!”
Love Jaylee
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