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Wilted (A Witching Pen Short Story Prequel): The end of the world will begin with a lie... (The Witching Pen series) Kindle Edition

by Dianna Hardy (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 71 ratings
A short story prequel to The Witching Pen Series

(This story takes place ten years before the events of The Witching Pen.)

Fifteen-year-old Elena hides her magical abilities from everyone, except her best friend, Karl. Inseparable since they were very young, they've always shared everything together, including the darkest parts of their lives.

Elena's beginning to realise that her feelings for Karl are growing into something more. But her mother's about to drop a bombshell on her - one that will change the course of her life, and heart, forever.

PUBLISHER'S NOTES:
For fans of the series, this story includes two parts of Elena's past that were made reference to in The Witching Pen: 1) The moment that Karl turns up on Elena's doorstep having been beaten and 'jumped on' by his father and 2) "The Sex Talk" between Elena and her mother.

Book length: short story (over 5500 words)
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  1. Print length
    29 pages
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    December 2, 2013
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    15 - 18 years
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007TBK8DW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Satin Smoke Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 29 pages
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  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 15 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 71 ratings

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Dianna Hardy

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Dianna Hardy is an author of cross-genre fantasy fiction, most notable for her explicit-yet-soulful, dark-yet-light style, and the raw, intense Eye of the Storm werewolf series. But her heart-warming Once Times Thrice series proves she can weave her way through contemporary romantic fiction as well as fantasy.

She loves to bring you stories that are action-packed, fast-paced and not short of heat, with the focus on character development, relationship dynamics, and the plot. She writes full-length novels and short fiction.

Since 2012, a number of her books have reached the top 30 of the Fantasy, Romance, and Horror charts on Kindle and Apple Books.

In her private life, Dianna loves anything paranormal (she doesn't really consider it "para"), organic food, coffee, walking barefoot, the smell of the woods after rain, and summer days.

She lives in South Hampshire, U.K., with her partner and their daughter, where she writes full-time.

Official site: diannahardy.com

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Customers find the book to be a fantastic read and appreciate it as a prequel, with one customer noting it serves as an excellent teaser for the series. The book's length receives mixed reactions, with several customers finding it too short.

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Customers find the book to be a fantastic read, with one mentioning it's a must-read for fans of The Witching Pen Novellas.

"... "Wilted" is a short,quick and nice novellas. I read it in less then an hour and I really enjoyed...." Read more

"...What a sweet delightful and fun MUST READ. Recommend: YA and up Rating: 4.5/5 angel stars Angel Anne Reviews" Read more

"Pretty good other than it being way too short. I finished in about 15 minutes.. oh well I guess. Time to look for a better book." Read more

"...Love it! Can't wait to read more!" Read more

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Customers enjoy this prequel, with one mentioning it serves as an excellent teaser for the series, while another notes its engaging cliffhanger ending.

"...Wilted" did its job and engaged me in the series so I want to read the rest of the series...." Read more

"...read it... For a short read it was most definitely jammed packed of a FULL story with so much, and a glimpse into the earlier relationships, and the..." Read more

"...The end of the prequel is an excellent cliffhanger that leaves you thirsty for more!! Love it! Can't wait to read more!" Read more

"This is a short prequel to The Witching Pen Novellas and takes place ten years before the events in book one...." Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the length of the book, with several noting that it is too short.

"Pretty good other than it being way too short. I finished in about 15 minutes.. oh well I guess. Time to look for a better book." Read more

"I got this book in a free day on Amazon.  "Wilted" is a short,quick and nice novellas. I read it in less then an hour and I really enjoyed...." Read more

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"...It is short and you can finish it within 20 to 30 minutes time. But again its not meant to be long it just gives you a little inside information...." Read more

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  • Calin Bianca
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very hooking prequel!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2013
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    I got this book in a free day on Amazon. 
    "Wilted" is a short,quick and nice novellas. I read it in less then an hour and I really enjoyed. Even if this is a short story, I could tell that Dianna Hardy it's a talented author and she obviously knows how to write. Something in her writing-style is so elegant that you can't not like her books. I definitely want to read the whole series.
    The story it's sad, yet beautiful. I'm curious to see what will happen between Elena and Karl, how the things will turn out in the end. "Wilted" did its job and engaged me in the series so I want to read the rest of the series.
    If I liked "Wilted" so much I can't imagine how much I will like the first ook in the series. "The Witching Pen" it's definitely not a series to be missed. I highly recommend you to read this short story and then the whole series.
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  • Anne Nelson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Must read...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2012
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    I received the opportunity to read Wilted (A witching Pen novella prequel) as a FREE read on Amazon, and so glad that Author Dianna Hardy graced us with this chance. Thank you so much!!!

    I haven't read the first book in this series yet, (it`s on my TBR list) but I feel I have a good insight of it from reading this novella. I absolutely love this short story....

    Blurb: 15 year old Elena hides her magical powers from everyone, except her best friend Karl. Inseparable since they were very young, they've always shared everything together, including the darkest parts of their lives.
    Elena's beginning to realize that her feelings for Karl are growing into something more. But her mother's about to drop a bombshell on her-- one that will change the course of her life, and heart forever.

    Wilted is set 10 yrs prior to "The Witching Pen"... wow where do I begin and what can I say!! This short novella certainly had me riveted and glued to the pages as soon as I started to read it... For a short read it was most definitely jammed packed of a FULL story with so much, and a glimpse into the earlier relationships, and the monumental part of Elena's life. Awesome

    Elena's mother doesn't particularly care for Karl, but when I learned what the bombshell secret she tells Elena at the end of this novella concerning her future.. It had me saying "now wait a minute, is she just saying this because of her dislike of Karl?" ummmm
    Karl and Elena's relationship is in jeopardy, and Elena is dumbstruck, devastated and then completely embarrassed when her mother speaks of the secret. Part of this secret being that if Elena ever becomes intimate with a man, she will lose something very precious and dear to her.... *are you scratching her head too*?

    But this is not the only cliffhanger for me/us, it's also got me hurrying to quickly get my hands on The Witching Pen!!!!

    What a sweet delightful and fun MUST READ.

    Recommend: YA and up
    Rating: 4.5/5 angel stars

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  • Katelyn McGuire
    3.0 out of 5 stars To short
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2013
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    Pretty good other than it being way too short. I finished in about 15 minutes.. oh well I guess. Time to look for a better book.
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  • Valerie McQueen
    5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic read!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2012
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    My review of Wilted by Dianna Hardy

    Rating 5*****

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    As a huge fan of The Witching Pen novellas, I had high expectations of this short. I was far from disappointed I must say. Wilted is the beginning of Elena and Karl's story while they were still kids. Here we see Karl battling his father's wicked abuse and Elena distancing her self from her mom. While these two drift further and further away from their families their personal relationship grows stronger and both feel an inner pull to each other.
    When Elena's mom runs down the responsibilities of a thirteenth generation witch, it leaves Elena devastated. Anger consumes her toward dear old mom. A division starts between the two that may never be healted..... Loved it!!!! It is one of the most poignant short reads I have ever layed my hands on!!!!
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  • abbott123
    4.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME PREQUEL!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2012
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    I loved this short prequel to the Witching Pen Novels. I went ahead and read this first and am now starting on The Witching Pen. I got quickly attached to Karl and Elena. You get the background of what you need to jump into the series. The end of the prequel is an excellent cliffhanger that leaves you thirsty for more!! Love it! Can't wait to read more!
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  • Chasity
    5.0 out of 5 stars Insight
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2012
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    This short "Prequel" gives us insight on Elena and Karl... obviously to characters from the series. You could either read this before or in between or after the books if you would like. I actually read it after the first book (I didn't know it existed *smh* or I would have read this sooner)

    It is short and you can finish it within 20 to 30 minutes time. But again its not meant to be long it just gives you a little inside information. And as always when reading a "Prequel" remember to try to read the books as they come out. This helps understanding more of what is going on that leads up to current events.

    Again I do recommend this and make sure you pick up the 2 books that are out already and the third should be out within a few months!
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  • A. Ellison
    2.0 out of 5 stars Will wilt your brain. LOL! No really.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2013
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    I guess in this day and age, with teens experiencing their sexual peeks much earlier, this book sort of made since. However, making that, or the lack thereof being something to cry over? I think not. At 15, this girl should be concerned about much bigger things, like trying to figure out what's got her mothers goat. But alas, she got her cycle, and that was her invitation to cast aside her "V" card, and it's clearly a priority to her.

    Simply a sad and pathetic thing to base an entire series on. I can't see wanting to catch up on this girls need to boink her buddy. Maybe in another lifetime.
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  • Amanda S.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2014
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    It was a good book but a bit too short. I am interested in the rest of the books but a little bit more in this would have made me want to go ou and buy the rest right now.
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  • Julie Newberry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read the rest of the series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2012
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    Ebook: Wilted (A witching Pen Novella)

    Author :Dianna Hardy

    Fiction, Paranormal,

    This review may contain spoilers

    Summary: A short story prequel to The Witching Pen Novellas.
    (This story takes place ten years before the events of The Witching Pen Novellas.)
    Fifteen-year-old Elena hides her magical abilities from everyone, except her best friend, Karl. Inseparable since they were very young, they've always shared everything together, including the darkest parts of their lives.
    Elena's beginning to realise that her feelings for Karl are growing into something more. But her mother's about to drop a bombshell on her - one that will change the course of her life, and heart, forever.

    PUBLISHERS NOTES:
    This UK-based story is suitable for YA readers, but it should be noted that The Witching Pen Novellas series is aimed at adult readers.
    For fans of the series, this story includes two parts of Elena's past that were made reference to in The Witching Pen: 1) The moment that Karl turns up on Elena's doorstep having been beaten and 'jumped on' by his father and 2) "The Sex Talk" between Elena and her mother.

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    This is a short story or novella, but it was extremely well written, my favourite bit was the part about the photo of Karl as an angel, awesome picture in my mind, I thought the relationship these two have was just so sweet, it was a shame that they couldn't fall in love like they are destined to do, you could easily read this as a stand alone, there is nothing to stop you from doing that, although you would understand more of what was going on in this novella, if you read the rest of the series, I have only read one other one and this was so easy to follow, highly recommend, 4.5/5
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  • Eve thompson
    5.0 out of 5 stars it's was very interesting
    Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2014
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    I will definitely be reading this series to the end. This authors writhing is intriguing and interesting. It pulled me right in the book. I would recommend this book series to everyone!
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  • Sarah
    4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging prequel!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2013
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    (Source: downloaded for free from Amazon.co.uk)
    This is a short story about a young witch called Elena, her best friend Karl, who she secretly has feelings for, and some bad news that she receives from her mother.

    This book is surprisingly well written, and gives a great feel for the characters and what trials they are likely to face in the following books of the series. I really liked Elena, and her strength in the face of adversary, and I'm interested to find out how she will deal with the challenges facing her.

    This story is short and sweet, and definitely leaves you wanting more!
    8 out of 10
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  • jordana
    3.0 out of 5 stars Quick as hell
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2013
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    I picked up the book as and like 5minutes later I am done. I am not saying a hated the book only that it was the quickest book I have every read not even my cousins baby books are as short as this book. I know it said it was short but I thought it would have been a tiny bit longer ya know. Over than the length I would say it is a decent book.
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  • Janie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2012
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    I was given this book by the author in return for an honest review.

    I found this short story brilliant. As it gives a real insight into Karl and Elena's history from when they were first friends when they were 5 year's old. It also allow's a small insight into Katherine (Elena's mum). I found this to be a great read and a MUST for anyone that has read the witching pen novella's.
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