The Keymaker

by Teshelle Combs

A Teshelle Combs Short StoryUnwanted. Invisible. Ezra Thorne’s only purpose is to sit at a City bus stop waiting to die. His life has been deemed Leftover, and the disdain of City folk as they pass by is all he has.Until night falls and the snow comes. Until the silence breaks. Until her.***Other Teshelle Combs The Core SeriesCore (Book 1) Sole (Book 2) Vane (Book 3) Sake (Book 4) Untitled (Final Book) - TBR Fall 2016The System SeriesThe System (Book 1)The Syndicate (Book 2) – TBR Summer 2016

Genres: Romance, Paranormal

27 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 13, 2015

About the author

Teshelle Combs is the award-winning author of books like The Underglow and the First Collection.

She's well known for her fantasy romance standalones like The First Dryad, The First Stone, The First Nymph, and The First Flame. (Read in any order, listed in order of writing).

Tropes include enemies-to-lovers, forbidden love, arranged marriage, twists & turns, and more.

Find TC @booksarebrightstars on TikTok.

Reviews

[OldBird · Rating 4 out of 5]

What was this and why was it so perfect?! It feels like part of a bigger world, but what you needed to know was given with enough information to sink in. It's a bit sci-fi dystopia, a bit paranormal fantasy, and just... So unexpectedly gripping given it's so short. I only give 4 stars because the explaination of the end was a little nebulous (still not certain about the "keymaker"), but I really loved the writing style and how surreal it all was.

[H.L. Burke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This short story definitely feels like it takes part in a larger story. Without looking into it, I could tell the characters and setting were both jumping off into a longer tale, but it was still a quick, interesting read with good imagery. It did make me curious about the world as a whole.

[Jessica Rea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short read…

…but thought provoking. This short story is like those tiny junior Frosty from Wendy’s, just enough to make you mad because you want more. Seriously, though, it’s hard to talk too much about this without giving it away, but maybe it’ll make you think about the roles people have that you pass by every day.

[apagankitten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bittersweet Tale

What a lovely short story. It's so beautiful, bittersweet, and touching. I don't know how to say much more without spoilers, but it is absolutely worth the 15 minutes or so to read it.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great little book slump cleanser

I love Teshelle Combs. She is an amazing author!
I just finished reading a high fantasy emotional good, and I need help, shall we say resetting my feelings.
Sweet love story forbidden love ❤️

[Keith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but good

I liked this short story. It affected my mood. It made me think. I t isn’t easy to do that in such few words. Thanks Teshelle Combs!

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this short story and honestly wish it wasn’t short. I want more of Ezra and more explanation. I want a full length novel! So good!

[Elena Lueraharris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wtf

What a plot twist and I'm here for it
Definitely read this if you want a plot twist and to cry

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

So heartwarming and sad all at the same time! A quick easy read with lots of depth to it.

[Sefri Kuehn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Way too short. But a beautiful story about love, loss, and sacrificing your own happiness. Please read this. It’s so worth it.

[Alicia Huxtable · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome short story

Rarely do I rate short stories a 5 star read but this one although quick, takes you on quite a ride where you don't find out why till the end. Very well written

[Cheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

I like the idea behind this story so far. Albeit, short, this is a very interesting start of something that could be an amazing series. I hope to read more.