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Mystic: A Cozy Paranormal Novella
Nothing says ‘unavailable’ like living in another realm.
Mystic, Maine.
The portal to another realm.
Or at least that’s what the cheesy tourist propaganda would lead you to believe. Josie doesn’t buy into any of that. Life as an artist hasn’t been easy on her lately, and New York had all but chewed her up and spit her out. Now, broke and needing a place to crash, she arrives on a rainy October day in Mystic to stay at her grandmother’s guest cottage.
But right after she arrives and goes to sleep, a noise jolts her awake. She creeps out into the hallway and basically crashes right into the shirtless chest of a man. No—warlock.
Theo is mysterious. Watchful, yet withdrawn. He’s stoic, elusive, and…handsome as hell. While intimidating at first, he turns out to be surprisingly attentive and dependable. But Josie doesn’t trust easily and has always been a self-proclaimed loner. So she tries her best to avoid him. Too bad for her, Theo is always around. She can’t seem to escape him. Worse? She’s not sure she wants to…
Mystic, Maine.
The portal to another realm.
Or at least that’s what the cheesy tourist propaganda would lead you to believe. Josie doesn’t buy into any of that. Life as an artist hasn’t been easy on her lately, and New York had all but chewed her up and spit her out. Now, broke and needing a place to crash, she arrives on a rainy October day in Mystic to stay at her grandmother’s guest cottage.
But right after she arrives and goes to sleep, a noise jolts her awake. She creeps out into the hallway and basically crashes right into the shirtless chest of a man. No—warlock.
Theo is mysterious. Watchful, yet withdrawn. He’s stoic, elusive, and…handsome as hell. While intimidating at first, he turns out to be surprisingly attentive and dependable. But Josie doesn’t trust easily and has always been a self-proclaimed loner. So she tries her best to avoid him. Too bad for her, Theo is always around. She can’t seem to escape him. Worse? She’s not sure she wants to…
168 pages, Paperback
Published September 23, 2026
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Allison Speka
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TikTok and Instagram: @AllisonSpeka
Visit her website AllisonSpeka.com for free bonus content and news on upcoming releases.
Signed Copies: https://www.allisonspeka.com/shop
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October 30, 2026
Very hallmark movie vibes but a great cozy read for the season. Wholesome vibes and quick read
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