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Tea With Razh: A Lily Starling Short Story
A quiet break. A stolen moment. A love that can’t stay.
Between the high-stakes adventures of Lily Starling and the Voyage of the Salamander and Storm Riders, comes this lyrical, heart-wrenching interlude. Tea with Razh follows Lily and Xynn during their short-lived escape from duty—a time of seaside hikes, stolen kisses, and bittersweet peace on a storm-touched colony world.
But even in paradise, grief lingers.
When Lily is invited to take part in an ancient Saravethi tradition of mourning, she finds herself caught between her desire to stay and the pull of something greater. As love deepens and old pain surfaces, one final cup of tea may change her forever.
Poetic, romantic, and quietly devastating, this short story is a must-read for fans of found family, slow-burning love, and sci-fi with a soul.
Includes a bonus chapter from both “Voyage of the Salamander” and the upcoming “Storm Riders.”
Between the high-stakes adventures of Lily Starling and the Voyage of the Salamander and Storm Riders, comes this lyrical, heart-wrenching interlude. Tea with Razh follows Lily and Xynn during their short-lived escape from duty—a time of seaside hikes, stolen kisses, and bittersweet peace on a storm-touched colony world.
But even in paradise, grief lingers.
When Lily is invited to take part in an ancient Saravethi tradition of mourning, she finds herself caught between her desire to stay and the pull of something greater. As love deepens and old pain surfaces, one final cup of tea may change her forever.
Poetic, romantic, and quietly devastating, this short story is a must-read for fans of found family, slow-burning love, and sci-fi with a soul.
Includes a bonus chapter from both “Voyage of the Salamander” and the upcoming “Storm Riders.”
87 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 3, 2025
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Christian Hurst
3 books22 followersChristian Hurst is a Creative Director, author, and lifelong science fiction fan with over 15 years of experience in advertising, marketing, and content creation. Inspired by classic space operas, diverse character-driven stories, and thought-provoking themes, he writes books that blend epic adventure with emotional depth.
His Lily Starling series is a YA sci-fi saga that explores identity, connection, and the courage to forge your own path in a vast and unpredictable galaxy. Known for inclusive worldbuilding, heart, humor, and high-stakes storytelling, Christian’s work resonates with readers who crave immersive narratives with soul.
Alongside his wife, Christian has fostered over 50 rescue dogs in their Baltimore home, where they live with their son and three beagles. He is a devoted father and has achieved master-level expertise in trains, SpongeBob, and Minecraft thanks to his son. A perfect relaxing day would include reading, drawing, indulging his cinephile side with a movie marathon—and, of course, exploring the limitless possibilities of storytelling.
His Lily Starling series is a YA sci-fi saga that explores identity, connection, and the courage to forge your own path in a vast and unpredictable galaxy. Known for inclusive worldbuilding, heart, humor, and high-stakes storytelling, Christian’s work resonates with readers who crave immersive narratives with soul.
Alongside his wife, Christian has fostered over 50 rescue dogs in their Baltimore home, where they live with their son and three beagles. He is a devoted father and has achieved master-level expertise in trains, SpongeBob, and Minecraft thanks to his son. A perfect relaxing day would include reading, drawing, indulging his cinephile side with a movie marathon—and, of course, exploring the limitless possibilities of storytelling.
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July 16, 2025
This little story of Xynn and Lily was so cute. I went from blushing and giggling to crying at the end, it was so sweet. I can't wait to see what else they get up to and how their relationship evolves.
Lily is visiting Xynn and she takes her around showing her the customs and traditions of her people.
(I received this as a arc)
Lily is visiting Xynn and she takes her around showing her the customs and traditions of her people.
(I received this as a arc)
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