The Fairy Wren - Ashley Capes

Bizarre visions. Bad decisions. And one man's descent into madness...or magic.

Paul Fischer is one step away from rock bottom. With his bookstore on its last leg, a pending eviction and a failed relationship, he's at his breaking point. When his ex Rachel calls begging for help, it's only the beginning of the troubles to come.

Rachel is missing and no one can reach her. Worse still, his best friend is determined to solve Paul's money problems in the shadiest way possible. Desperate to reclaim the life he lost while staying out of jail, his only hope is a strange fairy wren sending him messages and visions. Has Paul's grip on reality shattered under the strain, or is there more magic in the world than he ever dreamed possible?

The Fairy Wren is a twisting lit fic tale of one man's spiral into mental crisis and magic. If you love themes on the dangerous grip of nostalgia and unquenchable hope in face of adversity, dive into The Fairy Wren.