The Markless Mage
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Last published Tue, Apr 29, 2025
In a world where emotions are tied to powerful magical forces, 11-year-old Josh is part of a cursed bloodline where intense feelings spark dangerous and unpredictable magic. After a traumatic event shakes his world, Josh begins experiencing wild emotional surges-manic bursts of uncontrollable energy followed by deep, paralyzing depression that freezes time and space around him.
As he grows older, Josh tries to hide his condition, fearing what others-especially his powerful and secretive family-might do if they discover the truth. But the more he suppresses his emotions, the more unstable his powers become. Caught between family expectations, personal pain, and a growing magical storm inside him, Josh must uncover the truth behind his family's curse, the hidden history of their powers, and what role he's destined to play in a world that punishes emotional vulnerability.
This is a story about growing up, facing internal battles, and learning that sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do... is feel.
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