Whispers Beneath the Apple Tree

With Whispers Beneath The Apple Tree, I’m embracing the opportunity to explore the deeper layers of storytelling that a novella can offer—a middle ground between the compact charm of a novelette and the immersive sprawl of a full novel. This story marks my first step into a more expansive form, where I aim to retain the same emotional precision and atmospheric detail that defines my shorter works, while allowing the narrative room to breathe, evolve, and unravel organically.  

In this novella, the relationship between Thomas and Elena is given more space to bloom. There’s time to linger under the apple tree, to weave tension into every moonlit conversation, and to heighten the ache of each choice Thomas makes as he grapples with love and loss. Readers will follow the ebb and flow of his creative process, experiencing the weight of each word he writes and how it shapes Elena’s fragmented memories. 

By expanding the story, I also introduce subtle moments of mystery—glimpses into Elena’s lost life, shadowy secrets within the cottage walls, and hints at how the town by the sea connects to her tragic past. This added complexity enriches the emotional stakes, making Thomas’s final decision even more poignant.  

This novella won’t just offer more words—it will offer depth. A story about love found in the quiet spaces, where every whisper beneath the apple tree lingers long after the last page is turned. A richer, yet still digestible experience for readers who seek more than a fleeting romance but aren’t quite ready to dive into a full-length novel.