The Fallen Avian

The Fallen Avian is an epic portal fantasy novel following the story of Helena Nightingale, a fifteen-year-old avian girl whose worst nightmare comes to life: her wings are tragically taken away.

It is the eve of the Murmuration. In the Kingdom of Avalon, citizens gather to celebrate the coming of spring in a grand ceremony where thousands of avians fly together in one harmonious flock. For Helena, it signifies the beginning of a prosperous life. Or so she thinks.

After being abducted and thrown headfirst into a portal, Helena ends up in Nadiir, an underworld traditionally meant for exiles. Here, she suffers a tragic fate in which her wings are magically stolen by the Stork, a cunning man who belongs to a race of evil avians capable of mimicking any sound at will. Desperate to fly again, Helena strikes a binding deal with the Stork: retrieve an artifact for him, and in exchange he will restore her wings.

In pursuit of this mysterious artifact, Helena navigates a perilous new world on foot, where staying indoors during the night can mean the difference between life and death. Along the way, however, Helena will realize that this mission has deadlier implications than she originally thought, many of which call into question the fate of the universe and, most importantly, her morality.

Here lies a tale of tragedy, adventure, and mystery. Driven by loss and determination, Helena Nightingale wonders just how far she is willing to go to touch the clouds once more.