Starlit Bargains by Ken Sanchez

Falling Star, Rising Magic

When Kai Everwood travels to the secluded village of Mistwood on a simple errand, he expects the usual – grumpy shopkeepers, overpriced herbs, and perhaps a bit of local gossip. What he doesn’t expect is to meet Eliar, a mysterious stranger with star-filled eyes and secrets older than the village itself.
As Kai’s unpredictable magic begins resonating with Eliar’s dormant power, ancient prophecies stir and shadows emerge from the spaces between worlds. Suddenly, Kai finds himself entangled in a cosmic mystery spanning centuries – one that might just tear the veil between realms apart.
With a sarcastic sprite companion, suspicious village Keepers, and his own reckless curiosity, Kai dives headfirst into uncovering Eliar’s true nature. But as their connection deepens and dormant powers awaken, Kai must face an unsettling question: is he merely a catalyst for events beyond his control, or could he be the key to either saving or destroying everything?

After all, no one ever said falling for a fallen star would be easy.