The Keeper of Forgotten Hours

What if the memories we forget are the ones holding tomorrow together?

In a hidden city beneath the clouds, glowing crystals preserve human memories and keep time in motion. When the great clockwork spire begins to falter, a young apprentice discovers that memories are being stolen—and that the damage reaches far beyond the vault.

With a witty mechanical companion at their side, the apprentice follows a trail through a repeating flood, an orchard where time slips out of order, and a station waiting for an unwritten future. There, grieving archivist Oren hopes to erase painful choices and build a safer history. But changing the past may also erase the kindness and unexpected connections that made a future possible.

The Keeper of Forgotten Hours is an atmospheric illustrated fantasy for middle-grade readers, filled with clockwork wonder, time-bending landscapes, and a heartfelt story about grief, courage, and the value of imperfect memories. The story includes 9 illustrations and a page introducing the characters, making it a thoughtful read-aloud or gift for young readers who love imaginative adventures.