The Hills Have Heartbeats: Rescuing a Puka in Chapter 17 of The Paramedic’s Siren

The Paramedic’s Siren readers—Chapter 17 is here, and it’s a rescue like no other.
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Dean had almost convinced himself the curse was finally gone. No crooning in his head. No phantoms lurking in his peripheral vision. Just a quiet inn, some friendly company, and the Scottish Highlands outside his window.

But it doesn’t last.

In the middle of casual conversation with guests, including a honeymooning couple, the song returns. This time, it’s joined by a steady heartbeat in his mind. And Dean knows what that means: someone’s in trouble.

Leaving a tense exchange behind, he follows the pulse out into the hills above Loch Ness. Violet Rose tags along, guiding him toward a cliff trail with sweeping views of the loch below. The further they climb, the stronger the heartbeat grows.

And then they find it, a crevasse with someone lying injured on a ledge ten feet down. Not a hiker, not a villager, but a Puka. A goblin-like shapeshifter known for troublemaking and avoiding people. This one, Harvey, has a busted leg, a head injury, and a bad attitude.

The problem? There’s no safe way down without climbing gear.

The solution? 

You’ll have to read the whole chapter to find out.

 

 

Why Chapter 17 Stands OutThe curse strikes again — just when Dean thought he was free.

A magical medical call — proving not every patient is human.

Creative problem-solving — sometimes your best rescue tool is a shapeshifting friend.

From cliffside tension to a bit of comedy, this chapter is a reminder that Dean’s job is never predictable—and neither is the magical world around Loch Ness.

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