In a town where rain has not fallen for a hundred years, a child’s tears awaken an ancient power.
Nong is a quiet girl living in the dust-choked town of Phú Lai, where water exists only in memory and myth. When her tears cause a single flower to bloom—and the sky itself to stir—she discovers she may be bound to the forgotten legacy of the those whose emotions shape the balance between drought and rain.
Guided by elders, whispers of the wind, and a glowing seed from the past, Nong must learn to master joy, sorrow, and restraint. For too much happiness can steal the rain, and too much grief can drown the land.
The Rainmaker’s Apprentice is a lyrical fantasy novella about balance, emotional power, and the quiet strength of compassion. Rich with myth, atmosphere, and heart, it is a story for readers who love magical realism, folklore-inspired fantasy, and tales where small hands carry world-changing hope.