Fantasy: The Beginning of the End

Here are the first ten chapters of my fiction novel, Fantasy: The Beginning of the End. These chapters complete about half of the book and represent the whole first part of the novel.

Synopsis for my novel, Fantasy: The Beginning of the End:
Long ago, the world of Fantasy was torn apart by a ravaging war. The nations splintered after the bloody conflict, leading to centuries more of long-lasting hatreds and the building of walls both physical and unseen between Fantasy's people. Despite the years gone by, the wounds of the past threaten to tear open once more as old evils and new threats rise. In the midst of quickening strife, two young men named Blaise Thiessen and Darius O'Neil depart from their homeland on a quest none expect them to succeed in--or even survive. Along the way, they must confront prejudices long stoked, uncover plots deeply hidden, and open gates which have not opened in centuries.

Fantasy: The Beginning of the End is a tale of camaraderie, perseverance, and believing in oneself in an uncaring, brutal world. This story of discovery follows the paths of two unlikely heroes as they rise above the expectations of others and create their own legend.

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