In the bustling, magical city of Mythwood, Gehmorin has planned the perfect birthday surprise for Mythradia, his wife: yoga vouchers designed to whisk her back to the carefree, kid-free days of their past. But when you’re juggling toddlers, life in a new city, and the intrusive nature of modern magical communications from work, time for yoga is as mythical as unicorn tears.

Foreseeably (to anyone but him), his plans unravels, and when Mythradia gets called in to work he’s left home alone on her birthday with their two mischievous daughters, his plans in tatters, and the sinking realization that his thoughtful gesture might have been more about recapturing his lost youth than celebrating hers.

A cozy, heartwarming tale for parents who long for a little magic between the moments of the daily grind, Present Perfect Tense is a cozy, heartwarming short story about love, family, and finding happiness in all of life’s moments. Perfect for busy parents looking for a quick, relatable read in between interruptions – one that might make you wince and grimace, but smile by the end.

Mithradia the Elf needs a break. A break from both being both professional and parental, at least for her birthday!
But life doesn't stop and it's going to take a lot more than adding yoga classes to an already overfilled schedule to remember that a busy life can be a blessing. As she is reminded of the value of both family and friendship, Mithradia rediscovers joy in the chaos and learns that sometimes, the best moments are found right in the middle of the beautiful mess that some refer to as ‘work-life-balance’.