Chapter 1 - Shadows of the Gate

Autumn sunlight on cobblestones, the rhythm of a busy shop, and the kind of warmth that makes you forget the world outside the city walls.A family moves through an ordinary day — small joys, familiar frustrations, the comfort of routine. But the town is talking, and some conversations leave a chill that sunlight can't reach.—Narrated by Rebecca Hasler.Set in D.W. Sheppard’s vast interconnected world where protective Gates hold back deadly monsters and treacherous flora, where safety is never guaranteed.Support the show:Grab the full novel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWNBQWZMStream sats or boost on Fountain.fm to support more episodesLeave a rating or review to help new listeners find the seriesNew episodes every Tuesday.