Amber in the World of Shades (Book 1, The World of Shades Series)

A lifetime of dread, pain, and eternal servitude await those who are cursed and banished to the World of Shades by Vossler, the evil mage.
When young Amber finds herself stranded in this strange world, she learns of the steep price that must be paid for magic, both good and evil. Having found sanctuary with Gina, an kind aging mage with a secret curse of her own, Amber must hide away under the concealment of her caretaker’s kindness and magic in order to avoid the shackles of slavery and doom that Vossler brings.
In this journey of strength, determination, and love, Amber will be tested to the very core of her soul to shield herself from Vossler’s insidious grasp and to save herself and her friends from their unbreakable curses.

In a world where danger and magic go hand-in-hand with destiny, will this young girl be able to steel her courage and face the darkness head- on, or will she succumb to its shade of evil?

A 20,000-word fantasy novella.