ry part of the world and in every fictitious realm-from newborns to teens. In These Ties We Forge, multiple authors come together to bring you stories and poems about resilience, love, and the power of making connections even in the midst of loneliness and detachment.

An elf with a unique oddity cowers in an orphanage, losing hope of ever finding a forever family. Being chased by Darkbringer ships, a pilot will do anything to protect the baby in his care. A young single mom struggles to make ends meet and faces judgment. When a firefighter receives devastating news, he finds himself holding new life in his arms. Time travel takes a father to the past in order to right his wrongs with his daughter. A young girl collects flowers from each home and person who comes into her life. Two girls are abandoned by their village because of their unique powers, but their story doesn't end there.

May the words within these pages inspire you to forge unbreakable relationships that can transcend any circumstance.