Bet on the Waif

Magic thrives in the heart of the city... and so do its dangers.Merritt Vale is the last of her kind, a Leshbolg trying to carve out a new life in Little Avalon, the paranormal haven hidden in Brooklyn. Baking by day and embracing her magic by night, she longs to belong in a world teeming with fae, werewolves, and ancient mysteries.When an old legend resurfaces-a relic of King Arthur's time-Merritt is drawn into a tangled web of secrets and power. Friends stand by her side, yet shadows lurk in the alleys, and unseen forces plot in the dark.The city hums with magic, but not all of it is kind.To claim her place and protect those she loves, she must step beyond the safety of the life she's built. The path ahead is uncertain, the enemies are relentless, and the cost of failure is more than she can bear.Will she unlock the truth of her past and wield her magic before it's too late? Or will the forces hunting her snuff out her light forever?