[KPF ebook 2/5] Lina and the ember that waited: The flame beneath the stone
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Lina and the Ember That Waited is the second story in the illustrated fable series Tales of Niky—a quiet journey through nature, inner strength, and the light we carry even when unseen.
In a hidden volcanic glen known as the Cradle of Ash, Lina lives among steam vents, charred roots, and glowing stones. While others around her blaze with certainty, Lina’s flame is quiet, patient… waiting.
She feels out of place in a world of roaring fire. Her spark is soft, and her path unclear. But when a landslide covers the village’s central flame, and the night grows cold, Lina finds herself drawn underground—into the heart of the mountain where whispers echo and stones remember.
With only a dim glow and a spiral-carved shell to guide her, Lina begins to some flames don’t burn to be seen. They burn to endure.
This is a story
🔥 Trusting your inner light, even when it feels small
🌋 Listening to your own rhythm instead of others’ pace
🌀 The spiral of deep potential and layered growth
Each spread
Calm, rhyming text (ABAB or AABB) that echoes like volcanic lullabiesDetailed black-and-white pencil-style illustrations on the facing page
Plus interactive elements woven into the story
🧩 A mysterious riddle hidden in the ash lines
✍️ A creative drawing “Design Your Own Symbol”
💡 Gentle metaphor to support readers facing self-doubt or slow growth
Who is it for?
This book speaks to thoughtful teens, quiet creatives, and anyone who’s felt behind or overlooked. Lina’s story reminds readers that strength isn’t always loud—and light, even buried, can still warm the world.
The smallest flame can light the deepest dark.
Part of the Tales of Niky
Each book in this poetic fable collection follows a different character from the same interconnected world. Shared symbols, natural motifs, and layered themes connect the stories like paths through the same forest.
Book 1: Niky and the Leaf That Let Go – The Fall Before the Flight
Book 2: Lina and the Ember That Waited – The Flame Beneath the Stone
Book 3: Tamy and the Shell That Sang Alone – The Silence Beneath the Song
Book 4: Manu and the Path That Grew Backward – The Way That Found Itself
Book 5: The Spiral That Chose Itself
Written by Nora Etta
Published by Echo Tales Editions (www.EchoTalesEditions.com)
Let your ember glow. The mountain is listening.