Crimson Wings: The Boy Who Flew

B.T Skylark
Fiction
Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical
08-Jun-2025

In a city choking on smog and secrets, one boy finds hope in a creature thought lost to legend.

1940s London is no place for a quiet, odd boy like Henry Portwhistle. Orphaned, bullied, and living under the iron rule of a cold-hearted matron, Henry survives by staying silent and unseen. But when he discovers a strange, warm egg on the banks of the Thames, his world begins to change.

From that egg hatches Crimson—a dragon of myth and memory, a creature who speaks not in words but in feelings, and who understands Henry in a way no human ever has. Together, they flee the city under cover of fog, soaring north through war-torn England in search of freedom, safety, and belonging.

But the world is watching. Whispers of a dragon reach Westminster, and soon, powerful eyes turn toward the skies. With war looming and loyalty tested, Henry must decide who he is willing to trust—and how far he will go to protect the only family he has left.

A story of courage, friendship, and quiet resilience, Crimson Wings is perfect for readers who love historical adventure with a touch of magic.

B.T. Skylark is a neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ writer based on the south coast of England. Blending heartfelt themes with imaginative storytelling, he writes across genres for both children and adults. His work explores belonging, identity, and the quiet strength of being different — drawing inspiration from personal experience, stormy coastlines, and a lifelong love of books.

Crimson Wings: The Boy Who Flew - B.T Skylark