Book 1, Destruction, follows Crystal, a young woman who wakes up with no memory of who she is or how she ended up standing over a group of slaughtered corpses. Fleeing the scene, she is aided by a stranger who seems to know more about her than she does. Despite her fears, Crystal accepts his help in evading capture by the kingdom's guards. However, her decision to trust this stranger draws her into a much larger conflict that is tearing the kingdom apart. Crystal finds herself at the center of a dangerous game of politics and power, where she must choose a side and navigate the treacherous waters of a kingdom on the brink of destruction.
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Here is a note about the story:
If you enjoy the works of Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, and works from Andy Wier and Neil Gaiman, then I implore you to give this novel a try. I have gained many inspirations from these works and authors so chances are, you may also like what I write.
This story has been a year in the making. I've read countless books and spent countless hours studying the philosophies I plan to have in the story. I've gone through multiple generations of this story and have woven an intricate web of world-building, characters, and plot. I have truly poured my heart and soul into it. I hope yall enjoy it (:.
P.S. If you want to read ahead, go to Royal Road.
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