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What you're getting:

Inspired by The Princess Bride and Howl's Moving Castle, each cozy story blends charming romance with magical mischief. Think meet-cutes at coffee shops, sparkly talking cats, and thrift stores full of enchanted items. Expect queer romances and people on the fun spectrum.

In other words: All the butterflies. All the laughs. All the happily ever afters, Portland style.

How it works:

Sign up → free story lands in your inbox March 2026
Fall under the spell → $7/month for monthly stories

Each story arrives in your inbox so you can read it while on your work break, sitting at your kids' sports lessons, or having a lazy weekend in bed.

Even more magic!

The monthly story is just the beginning. Paid subscribers (and free ones!) get weekly dispatches that go deeper into the world:Story Locations — The real Portland spots where the magic happens, so you can visit them yourself.Behind the Scenes — How the stories get written, where the ideas come from, and the occasional creative disaster.World Lore — The rules of Portland's magic, the history of its unicorns and magical cats, and more!These stories are part of something bigger. The lore is the first hint.

Looking for joy? PDX Spellbound will have you feeling like a cozy witch in the city, ready for romantic delights. 10/10 highly recommend.
~ Mary

Need a little more whimsy in your life? PDX Spellbound is pure cozy magic. Romantic, a little silly, and full of stories that feel like a warm drink on a rainy Portland night. 10/10, no notes.~ Tory

Perfect blend of silly, heartwarming, and whimsical. More, please!
~ Ashley

About the Creator

Megan Eckman grew up on fantasy books, 90s rom-coms, and BBC sitcoms in equal measure. She's been writing silly, magical stories since college. PDX Spellbound is her love letter to Portland's weird, wonderful energy.She lives in Vancouver, WA (just across the river from Portland) with her husband and one very opinionated tri-color cat.

About the Stories

PDX Spellbound's stories are cozy, fun, and full of charm (though not so full of spice). They'll have you laughing out loud and kicking your feet in glee. You'll feel all the awkward, squirmy feelings of crushes, first dates, and longing. Expect queer romances, characters on the fun spectrum, and magical cats who are absolute divas.