Awakened by betrayal, the dragons of winter rise again.
 
When the ruthless Captain of the Black Witch sets sail in search of a legendary silver hoard, he defies both reason and the will of the gods. The winter winds come early that year. A harbinger of something far older and far more dangerous stirring beneath the ice.
 
Hidden among his crew is Sera, an elven weather witch in disguise, determined to stop the humans from desecrating the sacred Sleeping Dragons; ancient guardians bound by the Witch of Winter herself. But the captain’s ambitions run deeper than simple treasure, and his bargain with a capricious goddess threatens to awaken powers that should never be disturbed.
 
As the Black Witch sails into legend, Sera must choose between revealing her true nature or watching a goddess’s wrath consume them all.
 
Magic, myth, and betrayal intertwine in this spellbinding tale of awakening powers, icy vengeance, and the courage to stand against the storm.
 
Recommended for fans of: Robin Hobb, Mercedes Lackey, Patricia A. McKillip, and Tanith Lee
 
5600 Words
 
Content Advisory – The Dragons of Winter
 
Genre(s): Fantasy • Mythic Adventure • Nautical Fantasy
 
Age Guidance 13+ – peril, magic-driven danger, and thematic death at sea (no gore)
 
Content Ratings (Wolf Paw Scale: 0–5)
Language: [no paws] — none
Sexual Content: [no paws] — none
Violence: 🐾🐾 — non-graphic peril, implied deaths, shipwreck, and magical confrontation
Dark Themes: 🐾🐾🐾 — betrayal, supernatural judgment, sacrifice, and consequences of greed
 
The story features atmospheric tension, magical danger, and non-graphic loss.