Cracks in the Shadows is an idea that I’ve had for a few years now. It came to me when a friend and I challenged each other to write a fantasy novel. Neither of us completed our story, but Cracks in the Shadows stuck with me. This contest is the push I need to really focus on this story.

I will be slowly putting up chapters. Remember that these are drafts and any advice or criticism is welcome.

Cracks in the Shadows Teaser:

Alaicia

What was once a land of peace and prosperity is now dying. Where the Great Drakes once flew, only ash and bones remain, buried in time. Fertile lands produce less and less as the years pass. Cities that where ruled by Elementals and Shadow Walkers now bow to human lords.

Elementals, now called Nymphs by the humans, are forced to live in the Wildlands.

Shadow Walkers, or Demons, trapped in the Abandoned Forest.

Istia gave up everything to try and help her people when the humans first arrived. She swore to stand guard and protect them until the Shadow Walkers were once again allowed to walk across the lands.

She’s watched the land she called home die.

Now, she will fulfill her promise and free the Shadow Walkers. It is time for Istia to die, as the Elementals and the Shadow Walkers have, leaving behind Nymphs and Demons who don’t even respect their own history. No matter the cost she will break this curse upon her. Why should she be forced to watch this continue? Death is the only freedom that matters anymore. Goodbye Alaicia.