Published: Feb. 09, 2012
Words: 5,771 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465933768

Short description

Fifteen-year-old Elena hides her magical abilities from everyone, except her best friend, Karl. Inseparable since very young, they've always shared everything, including the darkest parts of their lives. Elena's beginning to realise her feelings for Karl are growing into something more. But her mother's about to drop a bombshell – one that will change the course of her life, and heart, forever.

Extended description

A short story prequel to The Witching Pen Novellas.

(This story takes place ten years before the events of The Witching Pen Novellas.)

Fifteen-year-old Elena hides her magical abilities from everyone, except her best friend, Karl. Inseparable since they were very young, they've always shared everything together, including the darkest parts of their lives. (Read more) A short story prequel to The Witching Pen Novellas.

(This story takes place ten years before the events of The Witching Pen Novellas.)

Fifteen-year-old Elena hides her magical abilities from everyone, except her best friend, Karl. Inseparable since they were very young, they've always shared everything together, including the darkest parts of their lives.

Elena's beginning to realise that her feelings for Karl are growing into something more. But her mother's about to drop a bombshell on her – one that will change the course of her life, and heart, forever.

PUBLISHER'S NOTES:

This UK-based story is suitable for YA readers, but it should be noted that The Witching Pen Novellas series is aimed at adult readers.

For fans of the series, this story includes two parts of Elena's past that were made reference to in The Witching Pen: 1) The moment that Karl turns up on Elena's doorstep having been beaten and 'jumped on' by his father and 2) "The Sex Talk" between Elena and her mother.

Book length: short story (over 5500 words)
(Less)

Tags

romance, coming of age, alcoholism, paranormal, magic, short story, sex, young love, witches, witch, domestic violence, best friends, virgin, family secrets, virginity, teen angst, teen love, teen drama, childhood love, teen paranormal romance, childhood sweethearts, abuse domestic, teen fantasy romance, childhood best friend romance

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Review by: sarah uk on Jan. 27, 2013 :
(Source: downloaded for free from Amazon.co.uk)

This is a short story about a young witch called Elena, her best friend Karl, who she secretly has feelings for, and some bad news that she receives from her mother.


This book is surprisingly well written, and gives a great feel for the characters and what trials they are likely to face in the following books of the series. I really liked Elena, and her strength in the face of adversary, and I'm interested to find out how she will deal with the challenges facing her.


This story is short and sweet, and definitely leaves you wanting more!

8 out of 10
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Review by: Heather Alexander on Sep. 28, 2012 :
I was given this book in return for an honest review. Wilted is the prequel to the Witching Pen novella. It will give you a brief background on the main characters from the book. Elena and Karl who are best friends and share Elena's secret. She is a 13th generation witch and possible the most powerful witch ever. Her mother also holds a secret, one that could shatter everything and everyone. Super easy read.
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Review by: CLaire Taylor on Sep. 05, 2012 :
A short story prequel to The Witching Pen Novellas.

A quick read introducing you to Elena and Karl, and gives the reader an insight into an important moment of their past.

Having read this prequel after finishing all three of the novellas, my heart went out to Katherine, Elena’s mum. Due to Dianna Hardy’s amazing writing style, the reader can feel the pain of both Elena and Katherine, and felt like an extra piece of the puzzle.
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Review by: CLaire Taylor on Sep. 05, 2012 :
A short story prequel to The Witching Pen Novellas.

A quick read introducing you to Elena and Karl, and gives the reader an insight into an important moment of their past.

Having read this prequel after finishing all three of the novellas, my heart went out to Katherine, Elena’s mum. Due to Dianna Hardy’s amazing writing style, the reader can feel the pain of both Elena and Katherine, and felt like an extra piece of the puzzle.
(review of free book)

Review by: Heather Alexander on Aug. 12, 2012 :
I was given this book in return for an honest review. Wilted is the prequel to the Witching Pen novella. It will give you a brief background on the main characters from the book. Elena and Karl who are best friends and share Elena's secret. She is a 13th generation witch and possible the most powerful witch ever. Her mother also holds a secret, one that could shatter everything and everyone. Super easy read.
(review of free book)

Review by: Ever Star on June 26, 2012 :
A SHORT lovely read.

This was a great 30 minute short read for me. Wilted pretty much gives you some inside information about Karl and Elena and what she is told by her mother. Which if you read the novella The Witching Pen you get told in that one what happens if Elena has sex.

You don't have to read this book first before The Witching Pen, but Wilted is a wonderful little story about the two main characters that are in the other book.

This book is a little insight on Karl and Elena's relationship, and back when they were teenagers. You can just read the story and see that they love each other.
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