The Bear in the Forest from the A JL Anthology, Vol. 1 by Kelsie Engen

     Short and sweet, The Bear in the Forest, by Kelsie Engen is filled with adventure, magic, curses and two girls, willing to do anything to protect the forest.

     Crystal and Scarlett are sisters, promised to care for the forest and its animals as Keepers.  When they find a bear, trapped in a poacher's snare, they do what they do best.  Little did they know they were stepping into a feud , over 200 years old.

     The story is short but very well written.  It's included in a book filled with excellent stories.  The book, From the Stories of Old, you'll find more than any one person's share of danger and heroes.  I read the entire book, but it was the author, Kelsie Engen, I was looking for.  I'm happy I did.

     Also, if you read From the Stories of Old,  in its entirety, you will LOVE Kris and Krampus!  That story is hilarious and evil!  {Insert evil laughter!} From the Stories of Old, Vol. 1 A JL Anthology:
The Bear in the Forest
​Kelsie Engen
Rowanwood Publishing, LLC
2016