When the Earth Breathed Back

By Brinda L Phokeerdass

In a world where humanity has bent nature to its will, a group of warriors known as the Returneds must reconnect with the primal spirits of the wild to restore balance before it's lost forever.
Eshaan, Asha, Kael, and Jora are no ordinary humans. Each has bonded with the spirit of a mighty animal—a bear, a jaguar, a panther, and a jaguar—awakening an ancient force within. But their peaceful world is shattered when the Menders, corrupted beings who seek to control the Earth's magic, rise from the shadows.
As the Menders unleash chaos and destruction, the Returneds must fight not only for survival but for the survival of the Earth itself. Their journey takes them through a broken world, where the line between human and animal blurs, and the very spirit of nature itself is under threat.
In a battle that will test their strength, loyalty, and the deep bond they share with the wild, the Returneds must confront the forces that seek to sever the ancient connection between mankind and the land. But even as the final battle looms, they know that the war for balance—between humanity and nature—has only just begun.