Author's Note

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This book is based off of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign that I am playing with a group of friends. I do not own any of the names (Other than Atala Rain); however, I have put together this book for your enjoyment. I have changed some of the story to make it funnier, but the majority of it is the same. Occasionally, I will be in a chapter that is word for word what happened during the session, or at least close to it. Some of the moments during the times we got together to play are just too hilarious to not let other people enjoy the moments as well, like the time Serena introduced Milo to espressos or when Bryn got a little too drunk and did some... questionable things. I love the people who made this campaign possible. Without them, I wouldn't have written this story. Therefore, I would like to thank:

My sister, for coming with me to the sessions and helping me write Atala's sheet when I lost it over and over. (Side note: I lost it three times before I found the first one.)

Our DM, for writing the story in the first place. You really came through and just blew me away with your writing. (Also, thanks for letting us play at your place and making some of the best food ever.)

The Nerd Group, for being there of me and letting me be, well, me and not judging me for it.

My best friend, for always meeting me, step for step. You've been there for me as long as I can remember. Thank you. For everything. You really are the best, Ari.

My parents, for not shooting me down. You've always been there, in my life , and that's really helped.

And, finally, I would like to thank Atala Rain. I know that Atala is just a character I made, but she's let me find a part of me that I never would have thought was really without her. She taught me to never stop, even if it gets hard or if you think you can't do it. So, thank you, Atala. I hope that you find your beauty in the pain. Gods know you deserve it.



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