Wheatgrass: An Irish Fantasy

by Bob Stegner

I knew someone once who was in an abusive relationship, one that they felt they simply couldn't leave. It broke my heart, so I wrote this story.

Wheatgrass: An Irish Fantasy is a novelette that takes place in eastern, old Ireland and across the Irish Sea in Wales. Eire, a young Irish woman, has grown up and lives in the village of Blackwater. It’s a beautiful place, and she is happy there with her family and many friends. One day she finds a magical creature near the sea. She names him Wheatgrass, and they quickly bond and Eire discovers his miraculous abilities.

Eire’s life then takes a turn that she doesn’t expect when a dangerous wizard named Dalbhach enchants her, marries her and takes her to his castle. Life changes that day for not only Eire but for Wheatgrass and the entire village, and the only thing that can save her are the friends who truly care about her and want her to be happy.

This story has happiness, sadness, fear, hope, adventure and a challenge that we all face – living life as we wish.

38 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 5, 2013

About the author

Bob Stegner grew up in Colorado and now lives in the Pacific Northwest. He has a master’s degree in education and has been a “ski bum,” a teacher, a published singer/songwriter, and a musician. He has run his own school in Alaska, worked in educational technology, and was employed overseas for several years. Now he’s a published independent author, writes science fiction and fantasy, and travels extensively. All of these experiences have added depth to his life and to the stories that he has to tell.

Reviews

[Bob Stegner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review is not from me. It is actually a review of Wheatgrass that someone did on Amazon.com. I didn't want to write one of my own, so I put this one in. The rating was 5 stars, but I actually gave it a 4 star rating.

Beautiful Tale!
A unique fantasy based in Ireland. Beautifully written. The characters seemed very real to me. I didn't want the story to end.

[Magdalena · Rating 5 out of 5]

The plot is about a strong female character who finds a way to fight her fear. I ejoyed reading it a lot. The story is light, easy to read and teaches important values.