In late-1800s Portland, Oregon, eight-year-old Mae loses her mother. The only thing left: a leather-bound old book filled with indecipherable text.

When a mysterious man from her mother’s past appears, Mae learns about the fiery power she contains.

A magical historical story set in the exciting Portland Hedgewitches universe!

“Embracing the Flames” is part of Uncollected Anthology, Volume 28: Unexpected Histories.