The Ashmore Collection

The Ashmore Collection is a selection of short stories that flow through intense interpersonal relationships. The stories range from fantasy to mystery. "House of Smoke and Blood" follows Raynir, a princess battling whether to follow the mold her father made for her or defy him for the safety of her people. In "Crown of Pearls, " the main character is wading through the ocean as memories of her life flashback.
She is desperate to quiet the torment that has caused her pain for far too long. "Scarred Veins" is an urban fantasy set in a post-apocalyptic world where fighting for survival means nothing is off limits. In "The Porcelain Heart, " Indi, an introverted potter, yearns to express her feelings to the girl she loves, but her insecurities get in the way.