Where The Cobbled Path Leads

Where the Cobbled Path Leads by Avinuo Kire is a folk fantasy novel that draws on Naga folklore, indigenous spirit traditions and a coming-of-age story about grief and healing. The novel follows eleven-year-old Vime as she discovers a mysterious forest pathway leading to a magical connection between the human and spirit worlds, where extraordinary encounters change how she understands loss, memory and hope.

After the death of her mother, Vime finds comfort on a quiet cobbled path near her home. On the anniversary of her mother's passing, she follows it deep into the forest and discovers an ancient tree with mysterious powers. When the path disappears after she falls asleep beneath its branches, a benevolent forest spirit named Tei helps her return home, revealing a gateway between two worlds.

About This Book

Vime begins travelling between the human and spirit realms, encountering supernatural beings drawn from Naga folklore. Some are benevolent while others are dangerous, placing her in unfamiliar situations as she tries to understand the strange world connected to the ancient tree.

Her adventures are closely tied to her grief. Vime fears that her father may remarry and longs for the possibility of being reunited with her mother, leading her to consider leaving the human world behind. Through these experiences, she gradually confronts the reality of loss and begins to understand how grief can be transformed into hope.

What You'll Discover

• Vime's journey through a mysterious forest and spirit realm
• Naga folklore and indigenous supernatural traditions
• An ancient tree serving as a gateway between two worlds
• Encounters with benevolent and dangerous forest spirits
• A young girl's struggle with grief after losing her mother
• Themes of memory, family, courage, resilience and belonging
• A coming-of-age journey shaped by extraordinary experiences
• The relationship between cultural heritage and storytelling

Perfect For

• Readers of literary and folk fantasy
• Fans of folklore-inspired and magical realism fiction
• Middle-grade and young adult fantasy readers
• Readers interested in indigenous cultures and mythology
• Readers who enjoy coming-of-age stories about grief and healing

Why You'll Love This Book

Where the Cobbled Path Leads combines Naga folklore and spirit traditions with a moving story of grief, family and growing resilience. Avinuo Kire's novel offers a culturally rooted fantasy adventure in which Vime's encounters between the human and spirit worlds become part of her journey towards understanding loss, finding hope and moving forward.