The Reluctant Lord

Mattes stared blankly into his ceiling, cursing his insomnia for what had to be the hundredth time of the week. Glancing at his clock, he realized he’d been laying in bed for at least two hours and was no closer to falling asleep than he’d been when he’d first laid down.

            Throwing his sheets off his body, Mattes turned on his lamp with a flick of his magic and leapt from his bed. As he’d come to realize over the years, when he couldn’t fall asleep, it was better for him to get up and start doing something, even if that something was as simple as reading a book. Sometimes having an easy task to concentrate on would help tire out his brain and enable him to fall asleep, and sometimes it wouldn’t.  Mattes had the feeling tonight would prove to be a sleepless night, no matter what he did.

            Something’s going to happen, he thought, walking over to his desk and picking up the last picture he had of his sister. If it hasn’t already happened. The question remains if I’ll be strong enough to survive it.


Sinister plots, enchanted objects, dangerous secrets, and new challenges looming around every corner. A group of friends, each with their own strengths and abilities, united in the face of evil. One girl with the power to rise against the darkness threatening her world.

More info to come!

Character art by Danika Rose Lynn