The last dragon died half a century ago and Jun Weaver still dreams of the rain that hasn’t fallen since. Her mundane life takes a turn when she encounters Aurel, who she suspects may be the one that holds the key to restoring balance and is destined to find the elusive serpent from the prophecy.  Joined by Casey, Jun’s closest friend and the village brewer, the three embark on a journey to unravel the prophecy's intricacies, figure out what the serpent's role truly is, and why the dragon has to die, not knowing they are being watched.  Follow our trio as Jun discovers a love of adventure, Casey’s devotion takes an unexpected turn, Aurel spills his secrets like dust in the sand, and the three of them discover the true power of their bond.  --- Short novel, published as part of the Inkfort Press 2023 Derby First chapter only is available here. To read the rest of the story, make sure to grab your copy! First chapter cross-posted to Wattpad and Substack. Full version available on Yoru and multiple retailers: https://books2read.com/soultaming Ratings, reviews, and comments are much appreciated!