In quiet Willow Creek, Iowa, 29-year-old Lila Bennett returns home after her grandmother Agnes’s death and unexpectedly inherits the ancient family role of Magic Keeper. What begins as grief and skepticism soon reveals a hidden spark of real magic woven into the land, the cornfields, and the laughter of ordinary people. With her wry mother and irrepressible uncle by her side, Lila must protect this gentle, human-centered power from a silent, faceless entity that hungers for silence and shame. Through defiance, family bonds, and stubborn humor, she learns that the strongest ward against darkness is simply refusing to stop laughing
Maurice Whitaker is a passionate storyteller with a love for compelling characters and vivid worlds. When not writing, He enjoys reading, exploring nature, and sipping too much coffee. This is his debut work, crafted with heart and imagination.View all by Maurice Whitaker
