The Problem with Forever
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Den De'narian is a Bounty Hunter. It's his job to take down lowlifes-everyone from petty criminals to men like Eilon Mi'antiae, a rogue prince of the most powerful race in Kracia.
Unfortunately for the Court, Den isn't good at following orders-and Eilon isn't good at dying.
Now on the run from his family, Eilon and Den team up to beat the demons of their pasts.
The problem with that is the ending... there doesn't seem to be one.
And forever is a gods-awful long time... especially for two men to whom Life has never been kind.
When Den is hired to find and kill Cal, no one expects them to become friends, least of all them.
But there are forces at work that are greater than either know, and their journey through the ages leaves ash and dust in its wake-both in the realms they've left behind, and in their own souls.
Though neither has any particular desire to live, they're unable to die-and the problem with forever is that time keeps moving forward, even when you want it to stop.
A collection of novellas revolving around Eilon Pasquale Mi'antiae "Cal" (Nightmare Kingdom) and Raiden De'narian "Den" (Kingdom Come). If you do not wish to be spoiled for those series, it is suggested you avoid these stories as they delve heavily in to the backgrounds and personalities of these two characters.
Co-written by the Amazing, Awesome, Talented, and all round wonderful Eon Ice! (@Literacy101) xD Everything in this books IS canon as opposed to the works shared on our joint account @Nenduli, so yes, Den and Cal really ARE friends. You are welcome xD
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