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Power is everything. In a world where strength decides your worth, seventeen-year-old orphan Xander has none. Until a forgotten puzzle box pricks his hand and awakens something that should not exist-shadows that answer only to him. Branded dangerous and hunted by the Tower, Xander becomes the center of a rebellion he never asked for. At his side stands Rei, a girl of light whose bond to him could either save him-or destroy them both. Together, they ignite a spark that challenges the very foundation of their world. But the Tower has secrets of its own. Ancient weapons, Ascendants born of twisted light, and the Highlighted One-a figure who will stop at nothing to erase the shadow forever. As war erupts and loyalties fracture, Xander and Rei must choose; embrace the hunger of the darkness within, or risk losing everything they love. The shadows whisper of destiny. The light demands sacrifice. Only in the union of both lies the truth. And somewhere in the rift between them, the future of their world waits to be born.

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Tim Hughes is a dark fantasy author who writes from the fault lines between strength and vulnerability-where power reshapes worlds, and the shadows always claim their due. By day, he works in high school special education, guiding students through challenges that demand patience, grit, and empathy. By night, he turns to the page, crafting stories where characters fight their way through brutal worlds, haunted secrets, and the consequences of the power they crave.A lifelong gamer, Tim draws inspiration from the strategy, lore, and high-stakes tension found in video games and TCG battles. He's always chasing new skills, whether in writing, world-building, or building connections with people who share his love for imagination and the uncanny.He currently lives in the United States, building worlds, forging characters, and exploring just how deep the shadows can go.

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