Dorcas by CA Deegan
Bad things happen to good Folk; such is the nature of the world…
Friend and Nanny to the Cracklocks for generations, Dorcas the Brownie is a firm fixture in the family. But it wasn’t always that way.
Our Dorcas has a dark and terrible past—one where innocent mischief leads to a nefarious plot to expose Faery to our world. True friendships will be shattered, and the evil nature of lifers exposed for all to see.
Join Dorcas in her early years.
What happened at the lake with Jenny Greenteeth? Why did Dorcas become such a scrapper? And how did she come to join the family she loves so much?
This is a tale not for the faint of heart….
Grab your pixie dust and brace yourselves, folks! “Dorcas” by CA Deegan is about to take us on a wild ride through the darker corners of the Faery realm.
Deegan serves up a deliciously twisted take on the usually cute and cuddly world of brownies. Dorcas isn’t your typical fairy tale sidekick – she’s a complex character with a past as tangled as a thorny briar patch.
What really sets this story apart is its promise to explore the grittier side of Faery. By delving into Dorcas’s origins, Deegan seems poised to shatter our preconceptions about these mythical beings. It’s refreshing to see a fantasy tale that doesn’t shy away from the darker aspects of folklore.
The mention of Jenny Greenteeth adds an intriguing layer of danger. This water-dwelling creature from English folklore is known for dragging children to watery graves – not exactly the stuff of bedtime stories! Her inclusion hints at a rich tapestry of mythological beings that Deegan has woven into this world.
I’m particularly intrigued by the promise of exposing the “evil nature of lifers” – presumably humans. This flip of the script, where humans are the potential villains, offers a fresh perspective on the age-old conflict between the magical and mundane worlds.
The journey from troublemaker to beloved family nanny suggests a compelling character arc for Dorcas. It’s not often we get to see the ‘origin story’ of a supporting character, and this approach promises to add depth to the broader Cracklocks saga.
“Dorcas” sounds like it could be a standout in the crowded field of fairy-themed fantasy. If you’re tired of sanitized fairy tales and crave a more complex, nuanced take on the Fae folk, this indie gem might just be the dark enchantment you’ve been waiting for.
