The world is full of inspiring, magical, and mythical wonders tucked away in the waterfalls, forests, and mountain ranges that dot the planet. One such secret lies in the Blue Ridge mountains of Asheville, NC. Tourists have reported seeing and hearing strange things for years and locals say there are more than just fireflies and waterfalls in the mountains— could it be true?

There are many inspiring, magical, and mythical wonders in the world: waterfalls, forests, and mountains that seem to never end are all over the planet. You almost expect to see a big foot, leprechaun, and even a unicorn or two lurking somewhere around. The beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of Asheville, NC hold a mysterious secret. Both locals and tourists have reported for years seeing and hearing strange things. Adventure seekers have been in search of the creatures that live on the Blue Ridge Mountains, without success. Locals say that there are more than just fireflies and waterfalls in the mountains, could it be true?

Lorie Strow is the author of The Whimsical World of the Wilderness Pixies children's e-book series. This is the first book in the magical pixie series, with more shenanigans to come. Look for Lorie's next children's e-book where she shares the adventures of a group of mysterious and colorful fish called the Shimmers. The Shimmers: The First Fish Story, will be the first book in a splashy new series of e-books.