Sapphire City (Various)

To the west of Sapphire City is Ruby Point, a charming suburb that feels like a small town. This wealthy area is home to people who see themselves as above the average resident. Mayor Pearson, one of Ruby Point's wealthiest citizens, leads the town. He succeeded his father and plans for his eldest son to follow in his footsteps. The large mill on the outskirts, where the suburb gives way to wide-open farmland, produces flour, the area's primary product. However, the common people often whisper that the rich care more about their wealth than the actual needs of the community, sticking to old traditions like arranging marriages and throwing extravagant coming-of-age parties.As fate would have it, the youngest son of the Pearson family has come of age, and his father insists he marry soon. Disheartened, he realizes he must choose a bride from the daughters of council members selected for this event. To go against his father's wishes would mean giving up his passion for the arts. Young Leigh, an artist at heart, is not interested in women and dreams of having a husband instead. But duty calls, and he makes a practical choice, picking a young woman who agrees to a loveless marriage.Unfortunately for Leigh, another suitor already desires his chosen brideone angered by the mayor's son stealing his love. With revenge in mind, this rival devises a plan to destroy the newlyweds' union before it can even begin. During the wedding celebrations, as Leigh and his bride open their gifts, one mysterious package without a sender catches Leigh's eye. Inside is a beautiful book, but as he flips through its pages, he finds himself trapped in a nightmare, a twisted reality that will only end when someone comes to save him.

Everyone knows Alice and her adventures through Wonderland. Or they thought they did. There is more than one side to a story. More than one side to Alice. There is more than one side to Wonderland. Journey with Alice through many Wonderlands, through different decades. Perhaps you will think twice about naming your daughter Alice when this tale is done.

Tracy doesn't know his real name. He only knows the man reminds him of some kind of wild animal-a wolf. So, when this intimidating stranger strides over one day and warns Tracy to stay away from where he and his "wolf pack" roam-or suffer deadly consequences-Tracy isn't all that surprised. Yet, Tracy has never been one to back down, even against someone towering over him. Being the smallest in any group has taught him how to hold his ground, and he's not about to let the Wolf scare him off. The next time their paths cross, the Wolf approaches Tracy, ready for confrontation. But instead of shrinking away, Tracy stands firm, staring up at the larger man and making it clear he won't be intimidated. To Tracy's surprise, the Wolf's reaction is unexpected: he stares, either stunned or impressed, before turning on his heel and leaving. Confused but unwilling to waste more time, Tracy returns to his task of gathering supplies for his ailing grandmother. Days later, as Tracy arrives in the city, he hears labored breathing and the unmistakable sound of someone in pain. Rushing to investigate, he finds the Wolf-wounded and vulnerable. Against his better judgment, Tracy brings him home to nurse him back to health. The Wolf is silent for days, but when he finally speaks, he unravels a tale of betrayal, crime, and corruption he had tried to stop. Fearing for both of their safety, he pleads with Tracy to let him stay. Moved by the story, Tracy agrees. But soon, he notices something strange: the once-fearsome Wolf seems compelled to follow his every request, no matter how small. Tracy can't help but wonder-what exactly is behind the Wolf's loyalty? Meanwhile, the Wolf's enemies lurk in the shadows, vowing to destroy him by targeting what he holds most dear: the people he has come to care for.