Author’s Note: July 4th, 2025, was the second anniversary of my cub’s passing, which is why I’ve decided to start sharing this series. There are three parts and each is written in an entirely different style.
This is, without question, the hardest thing I’ve ever written. Thankfully, I felt him guide me the entire time. This is also the only thing I’ve written that consistently makes me cry.
For further context, read The Bear Forge pt. 1 here and The Bear Forge pt. 2: The Broken Anvil here.
PS - This is from the world of Islands of Nightsea, a children’s book series with an extended world that’s less child-oriented (though not necessarily child-unfriendly). The overall series is currently on hiatus, but you can find two Tales from the Nightsea on Amazon for a few coins, or for free during the Smashwords summer sale!
Everstrong
To my one and only Mamabear,
I love you… and I’m sorry.
I know this letter is coming too late. I know that I can’t undo the hurt. They are a part of you forever now, the same way my hurts were a part of me, so deep that I couldn’t escape them. We can’t be together anymore and I need you to know that it’s not your fault.
