"Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche The last survivor of an elven genocide. A masked person with an unknown agenda and a blade at the ready. A boy. A tragedy. A group seeking happiness. The quaint village of Nook was a place of peace, harmony and love. Dominated by a religious theocracy in the midst of the industrialisation of the various colonies of humanity, Nook fell behind the times. In such an insignificant place in the grand scheme of things, an event transpired that would shake the world for years to come, and likely will continue to do so until our lives are no more, and we are but dust in the ground. This is the story of Nook, and it begins with the simple tale of a farm boy called Rel. DISCLAIMER: I DID NOT CREATE THE IMAGE USED AS THE COVER. SHOT OUT TO @musicalme1011 FOR MAKING SUCH A BEAUTIFUL COVER.

A storm is brewing in Vorbereich. Twenty years after a war with the Lindtin powers that ended in horrible losses for the country and its allies, the country is still as broken and divided as it was when the war ended... except, of course, for the ruling classes, who go to balls and dinner parties while the rest of the country struggles to survive. However, one man believes he can change that: a man that is known simply as the Archangel. Many believe that what he does is going to finally unify Vorbereich and bring the country back to the strength it had before the war. However, when an outlaw, an heir to a fortune, and a police inspector cross paths, it becomes clear to them that his intentions are less than pure. And that it's up to them to stop him, before another war breaks out. Note: This is a sample. The full book is currently available for preorder at https://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Blade-Archangel-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B07J4FMGQX/ref=pd_ybh_a_20?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HKB32PKKGJSGVGPGCXQB

A certain darkness is needed to see the stars. Across the Cheris Sea, the evil kingdom of Zale grows more powerful with every passing day, gathering powerful weapons and individuals to launch a war that will destroy the world. The fate of billions of innocent people lies in the hands of four inexperienced young Elementals, joined by destiny and unlikely circumstances. But in a world where young teenagers learn to control the elements and fight against evil forces, anything is possible - especially the impossible. Evelyn Miradess is a former slave, lifted from a life on the plantations to live a life of magic and luxury in the wealthy Fire Faction. However, each day brings unexpected and nasty revelations about her powers and what it will mean to become a member of the Fire Faction, and she begins to doubt the integrity of the Fire Faction. She scarcely has time to begin her training before a series of unfortunate events whisks her into a mission to save the world - and try not to die in the process. Nerissa Keyers is the top student in her class of the Air Faction, coming from a wealthy and powerful class of senators and praetors. She was raised in the lap of luxury, living off the finest foods and looking down on the poor her whole life. Her final exam comes along, and she feels nothing but secure in her ability to score highest in her exam and follow her family's traditional trail through society - until she realizes that maybe, just maybe, there is more to life than money and power. Prince Jared & Princess Katerina are, quite obviously, the prince and princess of the Earth Faction, the poorest faction. Prince Jared travels overseas to the Fire Faction on a diplomatic meeting that he is loathe to attend. He returns to find his home - the Earth Faction - completely destroyed by Zale, the throne overthrown. He reunites with Princess Katerina, and together they set out to avenge their faction and protect all that they've stood for their whole lives.