East

Rose has always felt like an outsider in her family, a wanderer among those content to stay home, a "north" child born to an "east" family. When an enormous white bear appears, offering to restore her ailing family's health and prosperity in exchange for Rose's companionship, she readily agrees. This decision leads her on a journey to a distant, empty castle where a nightly mystery unfolds, revealing a path to love, purpose, and a world far beyond her imagining.

Inspired by the classic Norwegian fairy tale "East of the Sun and West of the Moon," this story blends elements of familiar myths with a unique narrative. Rose's quest for truth and belonging takes her across vast landscapes, from Norway to Greenland, encountering both magic and realism. Her adventure explores themes of destiny, choice, and the transformative power of love, urging readers to consider how far they would go to protect those they cherish and to discover their own true nature.