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“Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand.”

George Orwell

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The Council of Iron & Blood

Book One: To Be A Harbinger - Dark Fantasy Novel Preview

To Be a Harbinger follows Vanerith, a former slave chosen by the demigods to bring an end to the world of Daughter. Vanerith defies their wishes, instead choosing to usher in peace. As he gathers followers and faces ruthless opposition, he must navigate treacherous politics, ancient prophecies, and his own buried rage.

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“Blood Rot” - Short Story - 4108 Words

A mysterious affliction known as Blood Rot resurfaces every century, twisting bodies and minds. As Dr. Elias Grayson investigates, he realizes the disease isn’t spreading—it’s awakening. The bloom is coming.

Dystopian cityscape with smokestacks, crowd, and eye symbol

“The Lottery” - Short Story - 3871 words

In a decaying city where survival is bleak, the Lottery offers escape. One hundred winners rise to luxury each year, but when Mira wins, she uncovers a horrifying truth: no one ever returns.

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“The Curve” - Flash fiction - 563 words

A late-night drive on a winding mountain road turns tense as secrets unravel. As the storm worsens and the past resurfaces, one wrong turn could mean disaster—some roads were never meant to be traveled.

Post-apocalyptic landscape with abandoned cars and ruined buildings under a fiery sky.

“The Last Light” - Short Story - 4233 Words

In a world consumed by darkness, the last remnants of humanity cling to survival. As the light fades, the truth behind the apocalypse emerges—some horrors were never meant to reach the surface.

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“Songs To Burn My Soul By” Audio Story Script - 7 Pages

A forgotten melody haunts the edges of reality, its notes echoing through fire and regret. As the past unravels and secrets burn, the line between music and madness blurs. Some songs aren’t meant to be played, and some souls aren’t meant to be saved.

A lone man stands on a stone pathway in a mystical forest with two eerie statues and looming trees. A gigantic, tree-like figure appears in the distance, backlit by a bright light.

The Council of Iron & Blood Story Bible Excerpt - 27 Pages

A world shaped by gods, ruled by demigods, and bound by prophecy—The Council of Iron & Blood Story Bible unveils the mythic origins, divine conflicts, and mortal struggles that define Daughter. A harbinger rises, defying fate as the world teeters on destruction.