Righteous anger…or mindless rage?

Marla Shrike is not happy. In fact, you might say she’s overwhelmed with anger. Or just plain pissed off.

Things haven’t been great lately for the Hero Academy’s star student. The deaths of friends and a master, strange magical disturbances, mysteries that refuse to be solved, and the small matter of tens of thousands of dark monsters invading the world to kill all living things don’t make for happy times.

Things like that can wear on a person, so it’s only natural that Marla is a little on edge. Snapping at friends and even her beloved twin brother, though, that’s got her thinking maybe it’s more than the pressure.

Then there’s the nagging feeling, almost a compulsion, that draws her to the south like an itch deep within her she can’t possibly scratch.

When she decides to go south alone, chasing the feeling, that’s when the troubles truly begin. What does the savior of the world have to do to get a little peace? Maybe she’ll find it at the edge of the continent.

Marla’s friends hurry to catch up to her, afraid of what she might do, but neither she nor they expect where they end up. And with whom. The world is full of danger, why should this trip be any different? Sure, Marla is mad now, but she doesn’t know the limits of the emotion.

Not yet.

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The strength to do what’s necessary…

Aila Ven has always been strong. Monsters from another world threaten life itself, but she knows her power will see her through. With her magical weapons, finely honed skills, and friends by her side—she has nothing to fear.

Or so she thought.

After their recent predicaments in Arania, Aila, Tere, and Lily are finally heading to the Great Enclave. To speak with the king.

Aila hasn’t set foot in the Clavian capital city for years, afraid of her secret being revealed. What will happen when her friends find out what she’s been hiding? What she can imagine may not even be the worst of their troubles. If the Great Enclave itself is corrupted, they may be riding into a trap set by the most powerful nation in the world.

Securing an alliance between the nation and the Hero Academy hinges on Aila, but the road they’re on may lead to imprisonment…again. Or worse.

This diplomatic mission may require every bit of skill and strength Aila has. Will what she possesses be enough? She’d rather fight the un-living animaru. At least they’re honest about wanting to kill her.

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Some things, darkness can’t hide…

Raki Sinde only wanted to help, like heroes in the stories he loves so much. He was barely more than a boy when he left everything familiar to join Aeden and Fahtin as they fled the dark monsters invading the world. Now he has fought—and killed—and learned hard truths about what it means to be a hero.

His affinity for dark magic scared him at first. Then it excited him. But after the horrifying events of a recent mission to Shinyan, Raki is left shaken and questioning everything. His grandmother believes dark magic will turn him into a monster—and she might be right.

A new mission to the Dark Pinnacles promises to test him in every way. Darkness beckons, but Raki is wary of what hides within the rippled terrain of those shadowed peaks. Can he do what is required on this mission without losing himself to evil?

Raki wants nothing more than to be a hero, to help prevent all life in the world from being annihilated.

But what will it cost him?

He must choose a path: embrace or reject the dark magic within him. And that choice could doom or save the world.

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It’s not easy being the best friend of the world’s savior…

Evon Desconse has spent most of his life at the vaunted Hero Academy. As Marla Shrike’s best friend, he has seen his share of adventure. How else could it be when Marla is prophesied to save the entire world?

Danger abounds in Dizhelim in these dark days, and he is better equipped than most to face it. But his true desire is to focus on his study of prophecy and magic. Up until now, battling monsters has been a necessary chore. He has been trained to be heroic, after all.

But lately, things from his past have been haunting him. Crushing him. He’s not sure he can handle the adventuring life he’s fallen into.

Now, he has an opportunity to search for what might be the most significant collection of magical knowledge ever, information that could give his allies an edge over the dark monsters set on destroying all life. The catch? It’s in the middle of animaru-infested lands.

Evon is faced with the possibility he will have to fight. To kill. He might also find information left by the Great Prophet himself to aid their cause. Is the knowledge he seeks worth killing for, worth forfeiting his own life?

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Time for honor…

The emperor of Shinyan had declared war on the island nation of Teroshi. Worse, he has made a deal with the animaru, the dark monsters invading the world to end all life.

Jia Toun needs to rectify the situation.

Given the mission to go to her father’s homeland on behalf of the Hero Academy, Jia is a little wary. In Shinyan, honor is everything, and she is a former assassin for hire.

Not the most honorable of professions.

Along with a few of her friends, Jia must not only stop a war, but prevent a valuable ally from adding their military might to the very creatures who will destroy Dizhelim. All while wrestling with her own inner demons and contending with treachery and intrigue.

Some days, it’s just not worth trying to save the world.

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Don’t mess with Mother Nature…or her priest!

In the midst of the chaos and danger of the Time of Darkness, Urun Chinowa has been having a rough time. He’s had his share of attacks and close calls, but the worst of all his experiences is the lost communication with his goddess, Osulin.

What’s a nature priest to do?

When he receives an urgent sending from the goddess, Urun immediately prepares to go unaided to help her. But his friends, including the hero who was formerly known as Erent Caahs, pledge their support and accompany him while others of the group head off for other urgent missions.

The group of heroes splits up, Urun and his few companions heading toward where Osulin pointed him: the Mellafond, a dangerous and enigmatic swamp he had no desire to ever visit.

The young priest knows that if something could overpower a goddess, he has little chance to defeat it, but he must make the attempt. Maybe the small group of heroes can pull off another victory against the dark forces challenging the world.

If not, the battle with the animaru will have to proceed with fewer heroes.

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