Check for themes that Estep often uses—resilience, self-discovery, overcoming fears. Maybe add some dark elements, like a supernatural threat. The ending should resolve the main conflict but perhaps hint at larger issues for potential sequels or series development.
“No,” the boy whispered. “He’s dead. The shadow ate him.” Only Hard Problems by Jennifer Estep -ePub-
“Then how do I fix this?”
New Orleans thrived on chaos. Voodoo queens, jazz funerals, and the occasional werewolf attack were all-day affairs. Lila, at 23, had become the city’s last resort for the impossible. Her agency, Only Hard Problems , was a punchline in the gossip columns— Local Woman Helps Exorcist Untangle Possession... Again —but business was booming. “No,” the boy whispered
By Jennifer Estep (A fictional work inspired by the author’s signature dark fantasy style) Prologue: The Impossibility of Easy Voodoo queens, jazz funerals, and the occasional werewolf