Current and Stone

by D.O. Robinson

Lane came to Ellenwood Academy to study elemental harmony. She didn't expect to fall for the brilliant earth mage whose magic is falling apart.

When water mage Lane joins the Academy's prestigious research division, she's paired with River, a talented earth magic researcher whose collaborative spells keep ending in magical chaos. What starts as a professional partnership quickly becomes something deeper as Lane discovers River is struggling with magical signature instability that threatens his entire career.

Using experimental techniques they embark on a groundbreaking treatment that requires complete magical intimacy.

As Ministry officials question their methods Lane and River must prove that love, in all its forms, is the most powerful magic of all.

Perfect for readers who love magical academia, workplace romance, and LGBTQ+ fantasy with heart.

Content This book features a transgender main character, magical academy setting, workplace romance, and steam level 2-3 intimate scenes.

117 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 26, 2025

About the author

D. O. Robinson is a multi-genre author writing stories that linger - from heartfelt middle grade adventures and magical mysteries to swoony queer romance and journaling-centered nonfiction.
Her debut middle grade novel, Mystery of the Lithostone, invites readers into a world of secret maps, friendship, and discovery. Her LGBTQ+ fantasy romance series, Elemental Hearts, blends magical politics with heart-tugging love stories. As a certified Journal Therapy Coach, she also writes guided journals and mindfulness resources to help others write their way to clarity and confidence.
When she's not writing or coaching, you’ll find her journaling in a cozy nook, rearranging her bookshelves, or whispering “just a few more minutes.”
Come for the books, stay for the reflections.

Reviews

[Justina Bascombe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to author DO Robinson for the gifted copy of this ebook.

I really liked this. The representation of the trans community and the struggles dealt with in society was really good. It was really nice to see them win at the end. The parallels in this book to what the trans community experiences in real life was not lost on me as a reader. I think DO Robinson did a great job with the representation and glimpse of the real life challenges but in a short story with an HEA.

[shadowarc13 · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving an honest review .” Current and stone: The story follows Lane, who comes to Ellenwood Academy to study elemental harmony and falls for River, an earth mage with magical instability. Their partnership develops into something deeper as they work on experimental techniques to treat River's magical signature instability. It’s a book full of love and magic and a beautiful magic world.
I love this series. 💛 if your into fantasy magic and must read!

[Mary Caite · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful story about collaboration, relationships, and identity. I loved how deeply magical connection and collaboration in Ellenwood was explored in this story and the research setting was perfection. I can’t wait for more from D. O. Robinson!