After the family business goes belly up, Cory Smyth’s teen life spirals out of control. Can the book-loving witch read the signs to find her path to a new beginning? 

This short story prequel jumpstarts Bedlam Bewitched, a young adult coming-of-age contemporary fantasy. A teenage witch, a chaotically-enchanted bookstore, and scheming adversaries fill the pages of this newly-released novel. The magical bookshop promises a fresh start. But it comes at a price. Can Cory work her magic to save herself and her beloved shop? Conniving enemies, romance, and misfired spells combine in Bedlam Bewitched, a charm-filled tale of mayhem amid the stacks.

"Reading the Tea Leaves"

by Cheryl Spanos