"Once upon a time, there lived a woman afflicted by a heart which felt things far too deeply." Thus begins the tale of Cardia, an empath longing to be free from emotional pain. Her desperate quest for relief leads to a talking raven, the mysterious Collector of unborn dreams, and an unsavory surgeon with a magical knife. At last, she finds peace. But when she meets Vatis -- a traveling troubadour who falls deeply for her -- will Cardia be doomed to forever regret her desperate decision or will love triumph over every obstacle? Poet John Mark Green has penned a moving story that explores the extremes the human heart can drive us to -- a modern fairy tale for all who dare to believe in love and magic.
This edition includes the following bonus content:

If the Stars Should Ever Die (story) Lovers face the end of the world together when a mysterious force begins killing the stars and devouring all light in the universe.

Leaves from Another World (story) Jasper Renard has always wanted to be a writer but lacks the ability. Then he discovers a portal that leads to a world where he can steal beautiful poems and pass them off as his own, becoming an overnight literary success. But now, his publisher and fans want more...
Q & A with the author Go behind the scenes to learn the inspiration for these stories, and details about John Mark Green's next full-length book -- Tales of an Inconvenient Heart.

John Mark Green is also the author of Taste the Wild Wonder: Poems. He is an IT geek by profession and a writer by passion. His freelance articles and poems have appeared in publications such as The Wittenburg Door, River Poets Journal, Tuck Magazine, Full Moon Rising, The Urban Howl, Thought Catalog, Elephant Journal, Psychology Today, and more. His poem Burn Our Masks at Midnight appears in the international bestselling book Leadership from the Inside Out by Kevin Cashman. Using various social media platforms, he has built a substantial following for his poetry both in the U.S. and internationally. His writing covers a broad range of topics, including love and romance, overcoming abusive relationships, nature, and personal growth. His writing challenges the reader to see the world in fresh, new ways. Green's work has been used in domestic violence awareness campaigns and grief support groups.

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