A Cure for Spring Fever
(A Jelly Beans & Springs Things Short Story)
by
Barbara Robinson
Paranormal Romance
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press, Inc.
Publication Date: April 22, 2024
Page count: 73 pages
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For centuries, Gamekeepers have used their magical abilities to create a buffer between the creatures who dwell in the enchanted forest and the sleepy coastal town that sits in its shadow. When Gamekeeper Stan Ross’s magic begins to fail, he must find out what went wrong, then fix it before the two worlds collide. His hit or miss magic has already led to a few close calls so he journeys to the Sacred Isle searching for answers and advice. Finding a cure proves elusive—until Stan encounters a kitchen witch who captivates him body and soul. Lynnette Peters is healing from her own wounds, however, and it isn’t clear whether she’s ready to open herself to the possibility—or the peril—of love.
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Half a dozen mjolkhares cavorted through the kitchen, looking for anything that contained milk, cream or butter. The creatures, who resembled adorable bunnies—when they weren’t terrorizing pantries—were notoriously destructive despite their small stature. From the tips of their tall, pointed ears to their fluffy white tails, the only indications of their fiendishness were curving claws on their forelegs and a certain cunning in their gaze.
As Stan’s own gaze swept the area and took in the scene of destruction, he was momentarily rendered speechless—until another ceramic baking dish crashed to the floor. He flinched, then cursed under his breath.
“I think we’re going to need a plan” Owen told him, letting out a low whistle. “We could chase these guys around all morning with nets, and all we’d do is make more mess. No wonder they’re usually double-warded.”
“Well, they must have gotten through the wards because here they are, running amok in this shamble of a bakery,” Stan said, watching the destruction unfold.
“This ‘shamble’ of a bakery, as you so eloquently put it, was a charming little shop until these four-legged fiends arrived and trashed the place.” Stan heard the voice before he turned to see a woman emerging from the basement, arms laden with what looked like a large bowl of cream. Her eyes flashed annoyance as she took in his uniform. “I thought that the gamekeepers were supposed to keep magical creatures under lockdown in the game preserves. Perhaps I was misinformed?” she asked, making it clear who she held accountable for the disaster zone that was now her kitchen.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Barbara Robinson is an author of contemporary and historical romance set against a backdrop of magical realism. She is a deep thinker and tea drinker who finds inspiration in myths and folktales, poems and ballads, and academic writing on a variety of subjects. Diagnosed with autism and giftedness as an adult, she enjoys exploring themes of neurodiversity and opposing character perspectives in her writing.
She is an avid gardener and lover of nature who works out plot lines and character sketches while nurturing her garden, walking in the woods, or sitting by the shoreline watching waves. She is known for world building that features rich and immersive detail, supported by meticulous research and careful observation.
Barbara lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, in the shadow of ancient mountains that lie along the Bay of Fundy coast. These rugged vistas shape her story settings, while providing the perfect backdrop for life with her husband, her hounds and her dragon (Pogona Vitticeps). She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of King’s College and a Master of Arts at Dalhousie University, and she recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing from the Humber School for Writers (Humber College, Toronto).
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