Synopsis

A series about how one small thing can change the world.
It started with whispers—secrets mortals were not supposed to know. The words themselves have been lost to time, but their meaning is still understood. The consequences grow ever-present as time passes; as shadows take form and fulfill its master’s will. But within the past, present, and future, scattered all across the land are the people and their stories that could change the course of fate.
The Butterfly Effect features LGBTQIA+ characters.
The Butterfly Effect is written as a series of moderately independent stories, bound together by a common world. Join a wide range of characters—from nobility to commoners to those barely able to be described as human—on their trips of exploration and discovery of the world around them. Below are short descriptions of each story published so far; they can be read out of volume order, and summaries are available under the Author’s Notes. Who knows, one of these stories may even tell of the event that started it all…
Departure- Follow the young Prince Natheniel on his way towards making the biggest mistake of his life—one that affects much more than him. [complete]
Secrets of the Ley Lines- A group of teens set out to not only uncover bits of the past but also find themselves in the Labyrinth, home of the Minotaur. [complete]
Bloodline- Tavin, with the prompting of his spirits, goes on a trip to understand his bloodline and the kind of power he possesses. [complete]
Rebellion- Lucas and his odd band of magic users stand up against the king and start a new future for Seothia. [complete]
Mystery of Nadia Mikah- Enebish is given their first detective case, though they aren’t ready for all that they discover. [complete]
The Stone Family Adventure- Lydia finds a way to live what has already been lost… perhaps at the expense of losing something else. [complete]
The Fiction in Fact- Two siblings begin to uncover the lies that have seeped into what’s become known as fact. [complete]
The Girl Under the Bed- Rhenei leaves her home and finds out more about her lifelong friend's past. [complete]
Philyra learns some pieces of the past and is asked to make an important decision. [complete]
Traveler’s Tales- Sukeena finds new friends on her way of fulfilling her father's dream. [complete]
Second Chances- Lynette decides to leave her old life, running away to a small town in Qizar… and finds plenty of new friends and opportunities waiting for her there. [complete]
Uncharted Waters- Oria, despite what she knows it will cost her, helps a fairy of Fleyw Bresh who shipwrecked on Idkor. [complete]
Forgotten Light- Fauna recounts a few tales of her past, as she reflects on them from the place she’s in now. [updates Tues/Thurs]
What Time Forgot- A collection of short stories ranging from little scenes or events to longer ones dedicated to specific characters. [paused]
Extras- Character cards and concept sheets, Q&As, short semi-canonical comics, and other artwork. Placed under the What Time Forgot volume. Updates weekly on Saturday.
Author’s Notes- Additional information like a list of all the characters and places in the series, a timeline, and other stuff worth noting. [updated on the 1st of every month if new information is available]
[As a general understanding of releases: full-length stories will have chapters release on Tuesday and Thursday every week. When the story ends, there will be at least 3 weeks of What Time Forgot shorts, posted on Wednesday, before the next story starts. The Extras will be posted every Saturday regardless of the story status.]
Portions of The Butterfly Effect will be published on Kindle Direct Publishing under the pen name Moonlight Gardens.