Emberhoof and the Flame Within: Book Two (Painted Path Series 2)

Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s the quiet decision to keep going.
Thirteen-year-old Kieren never thought he’d be chosen for anything, let alone a magical path that calls only to the brave. But when a flickering light leads him into an enchanted world, he meets Emberhoof, a flame-maned Akhal-Teke who speaks not with words—but with fire, silence, and soul.

To stay on the Painted Path, Kieren must face trials of fear, shadow, and doubt. The Realm watches. The path tests. And when Emberhoof disappears, Kieren’s courage flickers to near extinction. He’ll have to find strength not in loud moments, but in the ones where his hands shake and his heart wants to run.

Emberhoof and the Flame Within is the second book in The Painted Path, a 21-book fantasy adventure series for ages 8–16. Each book stands alone but is part of a greater journey—a destiny woven with stars, spirit-horses, and young hearts learning the virtues that shape our world.

For readers who believe quiet heroes can change everything, this is a story of fire, fear, and finding the courage that was always yours.