The Frost’s Shadow

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We’re celebrating Halloween a little differently this year — with stories instead of sweets! 🎃 Since we can’t hand out candy through the Internet, we’re giving away The Frost’s Shadow for free on Smashwords until October 31. It’s our way of sharing a spooky, atmospheric read for the season — perfect for curling up with on a dark, chilly night. Grab your free copy while it lasts!

A Scary Halloween Story

From The Arts Incubator Winnipeg and Art Borups Corners Storytelling Club comes The Frost’s Shadow, a gripping tale that asks: What happens when the modern world fails, and ancient fears awaken? When a powerful blizzard cuts off Saila’s Arctic village, plunging it into darkness, this resourceful teen must rely on forgotten traditions to bring back the light.

Her handmade seal-fat lamps are a beacon of hope, but their flickering glow accidentally awakens something ancient and hungry—a spirit tied to the melting land itself. Now, Saila must confront not only the brutal storm but also a terrifying entity that threatens to consume everything she holds dear. This chilling adventure explores themes of personal growth, resilience, and the delicate balance between humanity and nature, as Saila discovers her own courage and the enduring strength of her community.

Perfect for both home and classroom reading, The Frost’s Shadow includes a thoughtful discussion guide to encourage conversation about its important themes and connect its powerful message to global citizenship and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG #15: Life on Land.

About the Author

Eva Suluk is an interdisciplinary artist and storyteller whose work is deeply rooted in the land. Her work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts. An accomplished hunter, filmmaker, and traditional drum dancer, Eva weaves together the ancient and the modern in her art. She finds her greatest inspiration and stories while spending time on the land, where her hunting adventures and love for her culture guide her creative spirit.

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Art Borups Corners

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Art Borup’s Corners is a northern arts incubator based in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, where community-led creativity, land-based practice, and digital innovation come together. Rooted in the cultural rhythms of the boreal forest and shaped by years of grassroots organizing across Ontario, Manitoba, Nunavut, and Minnesota, Borup’s Corners supports artists, youth, and community members through participatory storytelling, climate-focused projects, and creative entrepreneurship. From wild blueberry walks to immersive AI-powered exhibitions, our seasonal programs and artist residencies foster connection, skill-building, and self-determined expression—all grounded in place, culture, and care.

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