Michael Lawrence

A child’s pulse quickens as a bluster of laughter spills from the backstreet, where a poltergeist goose teases gravity and gravity teases a boy with a keen instinct for trouble. Jiggy McCue—bright-eyed, quick-witted, stubborn as a door on a windy day—keeps pace with a swarm of mischievous spirits that hitch rides on the wind. The expedition threads through familiar corners of town—the bus stop that creaks like a tired spine, the arcade where neon breathes, the creek where bottles clink with secrets. Each daylight misadventure becomes a lantern in the dusk: a riddle solved with a prank, a message found in a smear of chalk, a loyalty forged in the heat of a close call. And when the Poltergoose chooses a side, Jiggy learns that courage isn’t a roar but a whisper that keeps asking, What next, and who follows?

In the depths of the ancient land of Elandria, whispers of a forgotten magic stir beneath the surface of everyday life. A young village inhabitant, Aeron, stumbles upon a mysterious artifact that awakens a chain of events beyond his understanding. As strange phenomena disrupt the natural order, he finds himself drawn into a quest to uncover the truth behind the land’s hidden history. With each revelation, alliances are forged and enemies revealed, testing his courage and conviction. Facing enemies both mortal and mystical, Aeron must navigate treacherous waters to safeguard his home and unravel the secrets that bind their world. The journey will challenge his perceptions, forge new bonds, and ultimately decide the fate of Elandria.

Deep within the vibrant, tangled forests of Australia, tiny gnomes thrive in a world that mirrors the wild beauty of their surroundings. Bran Gnome, with eyes full of wonder, delves into ancient mysteries and encounters extraordinary creatures that embody the spirit of the land. As he unravels the riddles of his heritage, he faces challenges that test his ingenuity and resolve, forging bonds with allies both magical and mortal. The landscape pulses with life and legend, revealing the enduring resilience of a community that guards its secrets with unwavering loyalty.