Short Story standalone prequel to 'The Bloodgrove Apprentice' Get it free, check author's profile for directions! Magic Is forbidden in the world of Valitharr. A curse. But for Serai, a touch of magic here and there doesn’t seem so bad. After a long day of working on the secluded family farm, Serai and her adoring husband settle in for a surprising night as the spring rains roll in.