The Gogglefell Games (No ONC for Co-Authors)

Each year across Nirvala, nations encompassing every race celebrate unity, athleticism, and wisdom. From the trollan jungles of Taniros to the shining elven city of Luminaria, two champions emerge to represent their people.

The victors walk away with riches and fame. Honor is optional.

No two arenas are the same, and only the strongest survive. Traps, monsters, and puzzles await, fraught with danger and a command to protect the team talisman.

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A young rogue from Nirvala's northernmost region, Ives only has one goal: win the Games. He's trained his entire life for this, and dreams of being the first player of human descent to win the games since Tallon Colbert's legendary victory several years prior. His motivations or no one else's business

The problem? He's partnered with Sera Phenos, a seasoned monk from the native community of a far-off archipelago.

Last year, Ives cost her a spot in the games, and Sera is in no mood to forgive her partner. He is reckless and a liability; a disastrous quality in a champion competing in challenges far above his league.

The pair lands themselves in trouble before the games even start, making working together nearly impossible. Unfortunately, any hope to win means they must set aside their differences and cooperate, a feat that's easier said than done.

After all, only one team can win.

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©️ Kristi Elliot and S. G. Gardner.

A Standalone novella and spinoff of A Mischievous Tale of Magical Mayhem.