Raven: A Dark Fantasy Short Story

A chance encounter with a creature of song has the power to change his fate.

Tribesman  Misha is in search of a deer, hopeful of winning the hand of Tiva--next  in line for leadership--and securing his family's prominence in their  tribe. When he finds a small song-bird-woman, who he names Raven, he's  sure fate is on his side.The creature can't speak, but her song captures his heart.

But is Raven the gift he thinks she is?

The  end of the day nears, and he must bring home a gift for Tiva or risk  losing her to the lowly fisherman, Rokkoo, a fate that would bring shame  on his entire family.

This clean, dark  fantasy short story will transport YA readers to an alternate Earth where  wonders are not always as fantastic as they seem.