A Djinn's First Wish

Coming Winter 2024

Running an animal sanctuary is far harder than Hadi ever imagined.

After a lifetime of servitude to humans, Hadi, a wish-granting djinn, is unexpectedly freed. Now he seeks only the cozy company of animals and hopes to give them the safe home he never had.

With talking camels, fire-breathing dragons, and teleporting furballs, Hadi has his hands full. To succeed, he must find a way to get along with the sanctuary staff, especially Samir, who's unlike any human Hadi's met before.

When the town learns of Hadi's plan, they grow uneasy, fearing it's unsafe to house such dangerous creatures nearby. All he wished for was a quiet life away from people, but if he is to keep the sanctuary open, he'll need to gain the trust of his neighbors.

A cozy tale of furry creatures, love, and finding family in unlikely places.

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