A modern man, taking a mythic journey.

Utiseta. A way to connect with the truth behind our world. To align the nine parts of the soul, and open up the way to magic.

Erik Nilsson climbs to a low mountain peak for his utiseta. He calls on Freyja, goddess of magic, to save him from his failures. But gifts from the gods carry a steep price. And he must first face the trials.

"The Trials of Rebirth", a short story of mythic fantasy for everyone who still sees wonder in the world. From mythology scholar Stefon Mears, author of the Spells for Hire series and the Jumpstart Duchy series.