The Burning Ember
The Founders Circle: Step Into Our Story
For a long time, The Burning Ember existed only in late-night conversations, scribbled notebooks, and Charese’s heart. Now, as we stand on the edge of turning the key in the lock on Pacific Avenue, the reality is setting in, and we can't and don't want to do this alone.
The Founders Circle is our pre-launch circle. It’s an invitation for kindred spirits to help us breathe life into this space. We want your presence rooted here with us from day one. Every single Founder will receive a handwritten thank-you note from Charese, and every tier's perks are yours no matter when you join. But our first 100 Founders get something extra: their name permanently listed on our Founding Wall Tapestry, hanging right at the heart of our shop forever, plus their lifetime discount locked in for good.
Opening our heart to you like this means offering everything we have to give in return. Explore the tiers below and claim your place in the circle before our doors officially open.
Founder Membership Tiers
Tier Level
Pricing
Key Features & Perks
Discount & Raffles
Tier 1 - The Spark
$25-35
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Name on the Founding Wall Tapestry ( First 100 founders only)
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Exclusive sticker or enamel pin
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Basic Store Discount (10%): First 100 (Lifetime) or Post-100 (1 year)
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1x Dream Shelf Raffle Entry
Tier 2- The Glowing Ember
$50-75
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Everything in The Spark
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Branded canvas tote bag
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Upgraded Store Discount(15%): First 100 (Lifetime) or Post-100 (1 year)
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2x Dream Shelf Raffle Entry
Tier 3- The Rising Flame
$100-150
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Everything in The Glowing Ember
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Curated Surprise Bundle (2 hand-picked books + tea or candle)
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Crystal bookmark or witchy shelf charm
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Invitation to Founders' Tea
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Upgraded Store Discount(15%): First 100 (Lifetime) or Post-100 (1 year)
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3x Dream Shelf Raffle
Tier 4 - The Golden Flame
$250+
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Everything in The Rising Flame
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Deluxe Surprise Bundle (2 hand-picked books + ALL 4 goodies: tea, candle & extras)
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"Founder's Pick" featured shelf display for 1 month
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Invitation to Founders' Dinner (upgrades Founders' Tea)
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Upgraded Store Discount(15%): First 100 (Lifetime) or Post-100 (1 year)
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5x Dream Shelf Raffle
The Grand Raffle: The Dream Shelf Bundle
Every backer is automatically entered! One lucky Founder will win a custom-curated stack of 9 books, hand-picked by Charese, built entirely around your absolute favorite trope or subgenre. Higher tiers earn more entries!
Why Should You Join The Founders Circle?
This has never been just a business plan to us. It's a sanctuary we've been longing to build for readers, dreamers, and lovers of stories. By joining The Founders Circle, you are not just purchasing perks or discounts; you are laying the hearthstone for a warm, inclusive, and magical community space on Pacific Avenue.
Please note: The Founders Circle is open to everyone, but our first 100 Founders receive extra rewards for getting in early: a permanent spot on the Founding Wall Tapestry and a lifetime discount. Once those 100 spots are claimed, later Founders