Stories Rule Press author Taylen Carver today released their contemporary fantasy & magical realism short story, Roots of the Storm.
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Katla’s life is built on science, success, and precision—everything the ancient mother tree is not.
When a fierce storm forces her to take shelter under its massive branches, she finds herself face-to-face with Jonas, the man she once loved and left behind for her fast-paced career. Jonas has spent years protecting the forest, while Katla’s business deals have unknowingly put it at risk. Now, the storm grows worse every time she tries to leave, as if the mothertree itself is holding them hostage.
As the weather rages and the past resurfaces, Katla must confront not only the choices she made, but the hidden power of the tree—and the undeniable pull of the man who still believes in its magic.
A magical realism short story that you really don’t want to miss.
This story is part of Taylen Carver’s standalone fiction:
Also (only from Stories Rule Press):
Taylen Carver’s Super-Bundle
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Praise for Taylen’s short fiction:
Fresh twist on the urban fantasy genre. This is the type of story sticks in the back of your head asking niggling questions.
Such is the joy of reading the works of an excellent writer with a great imagination and the ability to tell an absolutely fascinating story.
The kind of story that will drag you in and keep you reading.
This is the first book I have read from Taylen Carter and I will be reading more.
The characters were interesting and it had a twist I didn’t see coming at the end.
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Taylen Carver writes fantasy shaped by deep history, high stakes, and the quiet power of found family. Her stories aren’t bound by tropes—they’re rooted in myth, political undercurrents, and the kind of lived-in worldbuilding that makes the magic feel real. Whether it’s contemporary fantasy, dystopian saga, or something harder to name, Taylen’s work always delivers one thing: hope in the face of ruin.
A finalist for the Aurealis Award for best fantasy novella in 2023, Taylen is one of the pen names of award-winning author Tracy Cooper-Posey. With over 200 titles to her name, Tracy writes across romance, science fiction, and fantasy, always drawn to the echoes of long-forgotten truths.
She writes from Edmonton, Canada, fueled by Irish Breakfast tea, chocolate, and the kind of fiction that stays in your bones for years.
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The Authors at SRP.
