Aloe is Book 2 in the Tales From The Night Garden series.

Acanthus and Cypress, an age old Vampire and a young new Werewolf, have accidentally started a war. Nekane, the Werewolf in charge, will go to any means necessary to capture Acanthus; meaning even humans are in danger. On the run, our non-binary heroes encounter others caught up in Nekane's hatred of vampires, witches, and any werewolves that fraternize with them! As Acanthus and Cypress regroup with the Night Garden, an underground organization committed to liberating any in Nekane's crosshairs, they're tasked with some of the hardest challenges they've faced yet!

Friend or foe? It's hard to judge just who to trust in a world wrought with danger. In this second book of the Tales From The Night Garden universe, our protagonists continue their adventure in this game of chess with very real consequences. A gaggle of strays begin to expand their found family and a love that blazes bright in the night starts to break out of the darkness.

What can Acanthus and Cypress do to convince Nekane to stand down, or are words not enough? How will these two fugitives handle inviting more refugees into their growing resistance? How will The Night Garden continue to save the disenfranchised Supernaturals when Nekane shows up at their Head Quarters' door!?

No one knows, but both Cypress and Acanthus have decided they can't run anymore. It's time to stand up for what is right and just. Will you stand up with them on their next journey?

We want you to dive into the story, but we also know that it’s a dark fantasy. Please note that the story contains some difficult topics, and we want to make sure that you’re prepared for it while reading. The story has more lighthearted moments than not, but just in case it is an issue, here is a list of common triggers throughout the story:

Violence - Graphic Depictions of Injuries, Death, Blood, Kidnapping, Slurs & Bigotry (Invented, not existing)

Guns

Strong Language - Swearing

Mental Health Struggles - Suicidal ideation, Self Harm, Neglect, Grief & Loss, Isolation, Anxiety, Paranoia

Religious Trauma

Mention of Drug Use and Addiction

Homelessness and Housing Insecurity

Vicious Animals - Description of animal harm (Werewolves) and animals attacks (Werewolves)

Police (depicted in both a positive and negative light)

Unhealthy Relationships - Familial, Mentor/Teacher, Significant Other - Stalking, Obsession

Minor mention of Child Abuse and Neglect

Coming soon.