Merlin's Waif

Blood doesn't recognize magic. Earth magic doesn't recognize rules. Merritt Vale guards a devastating secret: she's the last of a legendary species, with powers that could get her killed—or enslaved. When she stumbles into Little Avalon, a hidden sanctuary thrumming with ancient magic, the earth itself responds to her presence. Roses burst through concrete. Trees bend to her whispers. For the first time, Merritt dares to hope she's found a home among its extraordinary residents. As vicious gangsters terrorize nearby Brooklyn Bridge Park, Merritt discovers her uncontrollable earth magic might be exactly what the city needs. She prowls the shadowy paths as something ancient and terrifying—a protector the likes of which neither world has seen. Yet every transformation risks exposing her true nature to her newfound family, and the darker truth of why she's really the last Leshbolg alive. Can Merritt protect both worlds without losing control of her devastating powers? Or will saving innocent lives mean sacrificing the first place that's ever felt like home—and the chosen family she's always dreamed of?

Magic thrives in the heart of the city . . . and so do its dangers. Merritt Vale is the last of her kind, a Leshbolg trying to carve out a new life in Little Avalon, the paranormal haven hidden in Brooklyn. Baking by day and embracing her magic by night, she longs to belong in a world teeming with fae, werewolves, and ancient mysteries. When an old legend resurfaces-a relic of King Arthur's time-Merritt is drawn into a tangled web of secrets and power. Friends stand by her side, yet shadows lurk in the alleys, and unseen forces plot in the dark. The city hums with magic, but not all of it is kind. To claim her place and protect those she loves, she must step beyond the safety of the life she's built. The path ahead is uncertain, the enemies are relentless, and the cost of failure is more than she can bear. Will she unlock the truth of her past and wield her magic before it's too late? Or will the forces hunting her snuff out her light forever? Dive into Bet On the Waif today and uncover the magic, mystery, and danger waiting in the shadows of New York City!

The last Leshbolg holds the key to a city's survival. Merritt Vale is no ordinary paranormal creature. She keeps this power hidden from even her closest friends in Little Avalon, fearing rejection. All she wants is to belong, to build a life in this paranormal haven as the Guardian of Little Avalon and baker at Chaplin's Kitchen. When she rescues a rare echinemon named Akila, Merritt finds an unexpected companion who understands her completely. Danger lurks in the shadows. A dark mage named Alecto has infiltrated the deadly Boilblood assassins, led by valkyrie Ylva Blodamaekir. When Merritt becomes their target, she must face her fears and finally reveal her hidden abilities to her friends. As Alecto's plans for destruction unfold, Merritt discovers the terrible truth: the dark entity intends to summon creatures of darkness to New York City, threatening the lives of eight million humans and paranormals alike. Only by embracing her true nature can Merritt hope to save everyone she loves. Will Merritt's newfound confidence and acceptance be enough to defeat the forces of darkness? Or will her revelation come too late to save the city-and herself-from Alecto's devastating power?

One wrong move could end two worlds. Merritt Vale is the last of her kind-and the keeper of the only artifact capable of sealing the Rift between dimensions. If it falls into the wrong hands, a warped paranormal army will flood into Avalon and Earth, leaving nothing but ash in its wake. Tisiphone, the deadliest of the Furies, has vanished into the shadows of Tintagel. Tracking her means confronting ancient magic, fractured memories, and a Lunar Fae whose broken mind may hold the truth Merritt needs. Every step brings Merritt closer to a past she doesn't remember and a future she may not survive. Allies are scarce. Enemies are everywhere. Failure would mean more than her death-it would mean the end of everything. Avalon is holding its breath. The Rift is waiting. Will Merritt hold the line-or watch the worlds fall? Unlock The Waif Things Work now and face the coming storm.

One seed changes everything. Merritt has finally found her place in Little Avalon. With her baking skills flourishing and a council seat secured, life couldn't be better for the last living Leshbolg. Until the ancient Fury Megaera resurfaces. With a vengeance born from millennia of grief, Megaera will stop at nothing to destroy Merritt and everything she loves. Her warped paranormal army grows stronger each day, leaving devastation in their wake. When Merritt discovers a stunning secret about Leshbolg reproduction, everything changes. Suddenly, she's not just fighting for herself, but for the future of her entire species. As Little Avalon faces its darkest hour, Merritt must harness ancient nature magic to defeat Megaera once and for all. With her trusted friends at her side and Akila's mysterious powers growing, she'll need every advantage to end this centuries-old vendetta. Will Merritt's newfound ability to create more Leshbolgs be her salvation? Or will Megaera's blind rage extinguish the last hope for an ancient species?

Some legends refuse to stay buried. Merritt Vale never asked to be anyone's hero. As a shapeshifter, baker, and Guardian of Little Avalon, she's already balancing more than most. When a new Fury emerges with magic that echoes an old enemy, Merritt is called into action once again. The rising darkness isn't just a threat to the city-it's a direct line to Merritt's hidden past. An ancient amulet, a madwoman's journal, and whispers of a forgotten bloodline all lead her toward a truth she might not be ready to face. To protect the people she loves, Merritt must confront secrets buried deep in Avalon's history. She'll need to fight not only monsters in the shadows but also doubts within her own heart. Will she discover the strength to rewrite her legacy? Or will the past devour everything she's built?