The glitter of Venice’s lights hides a dark truth: when the floodwaters rise, no one is safe.
Koru knows better than to trust anyone but her own. Hidden deep in the winding twists of Venice’s narrow alleys, Koru and her found family must disguise themselves to survive. They are Rhunlokni, an ethnic minority gifted with the ability to channel the power of the Earth, their Goddess. They have long been vilified and prosecuted for their strange abilities—and Koru’s gift is the strongest of her generation.
So when the police arrive in St. Mark’s Square to arrest Koru for a crime she didn’t commit, she does the only thing she can—she runs. Though Koru manages to escape the police, a larger threat is drawing near. Koru must figure out what the Goddess is trying to tell her, protect those she loves, and uncover the truth of her past before it’s too late—because Venice is sinking. Tonight.
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The Ultimate Guide to Iceland: 15 Days in the Land of Ice and Fire
Inside this free guide:
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The 15-day itinerary from my own trip, including:
- Glaciers
- Waterfalls
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- All three of Iceland’s national parks
- The Northern Lights
- Rarely-visited hidden gems
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- Recommendations for sightseeing, tours, local fare, and much more
Short Prose
“You Don’t Have to Be Alone.” Ember Journal, 2024.
“Tears of the Unholy.” Litro Magazine, 2022.
“Black Champagne.” K’in Literary, 2022.
“All the News Is True.” Drunk Monkeys Literature and Film, 2022.
“Breathe Again.” The Rectangle: Sigma Tau Delta, 2021.
“Beside the Scarlet Sea.” The Rectangle: Sigma Tau Delta, 2020.
“No One Wants A Mulata.” Hispanic Culture Review: George Mason University, 2020.
“The Streetlamp that Burned.” Catfish Creek: Loras College, 2019.
“Across the Water-Colored Sky.” The Rectangle: Sigma Tau Delta, 2019.
“After.” Call Me [Stranger]: Call Me [Brackets], 2019.
Published as Via D'Agostino
Poetry
“Ocean.” Molecule Literary Magazine, 2021. Pushcart Prize Nominee.
“Burnout.” Hobblebush Books, 2021.
“Paper Doll.” Paper Dragon: Drexel University, 2020.
“girl without a voice.” The Silent World in Her Vase, 2020.
“Star Flowers.” Moonstone Arts Center, 2019.
“A Heart Encased in Stone.” Remington Review, 2019.
“[for the (first) investigation team].” Polaris Literary Magazine, 2019.
“[for the (second) investigation team].” Polaris Literary Magazine, 2019.
“The Eyes You Never Saw.” Remington Review, 2019.
“Midwinter’s Nightmare.” Periphery Literary Journal, 2018.
Published as Via D'Agostino