Lumenvale Tales

Lumenvale Tales is a collection of standalone cozy fantasy short stories by Chadwick Rye, set in the world of Lumenvale — a place of quiet magic, everyday wonder, and lives gently transformed. Each story can be read on its own. New tales post regularly, free to read.

  • The Skin Walkers Scream

    The desert night was silent save for the crunch of gravel under Nate’s boots. His flashlight beam cut through the darkness, illuminating scraggly juniper trees and red rock formations. He checked his watch: 2:37 AM. The witching hour in Navajo country. Nate had scoffed when his Navajo friend, Michael, warned him about night hikes in… Continue reading

  • The Pines Have Eyes

    The Pines Have Eyes, a Lumenvale fantasy short story by Chadwick Rye. Something is watching from the pines. Continue reading