The Garden of Dusk

The Garden of Dusk
by G.J. Fene

In the sleepy valley town of Duskmoor, weary knight Sir Caelen lays down his sword, determined to trade war for quiet soil. He buys a neglected cottage with a forgotten garden, hoping only for peace. But the land he tends is no ordinary earth. Legends whisper of a garden that blooms only under true love’s gaze—and when Caelen touches the soil, strange blossoms stir, reflecting longings he has buried deep.

Enter Isolde, a spirited apothecary whose laughter and bright banners unsettle the knight’s solitude. She sees in his garden the perfect place to grow her remedies. He sees in her only disruption. Their rivalry sparks with sharp words and reluctant laughter, drawing the eyes of the entire village. But as the garden awakens in luminous bloom, its magic reveals visions of futures neither dares to confess.

Bound by the town’s hopes and their own guarded hearts, Caelen and Isolde must decide if they will cling to fear or risk everything for love. Because the garden will not wait forever—and its magic demands a choice.

A tender blend of romance, cozy fantasy, and timeless myth, The Garden of Dusk is a story of roots and wings, of peace and freedom, and of two souls who discover that true love is not found in visions, but in choosing each other.