The Tree Who Lived

The Tree Who Lived – Tales from the Digital Dryad A short story collection of eco-fantasy, magical realism, and ancient spirits in a modern world. Dryads still walk among us. They whisper through fiber-optic roots. They bloom in forgotten corners of concrete jungles. And in these nine powerful tales, they fight to survive—and to connect. In this collection of speculative fiction blending fantasy and environmental themes, dryads adapt to our changing world with fierce grace. From a grove threatened by invasive fungus to a dryad who loses her tree on 9/11, these stories reimagine mythology for the digital age. Can a dryad survive when her bonded tree is destroyed in the heart of New York City? Will a young boy's telepathic connection with a houseplant reveal a new language of empathy? What happens when ancient nature magic meets invasive algorithms and urban sprawl? For fans of The Hidden Life of Trees, The Overstory, and The Paper Menagerie, this eco-magical short story collection blends nature, technology, and heart. Step into the world of the Digital Dryad, where deep roots hold ancient wisdom—and every connection has power.