Cursed Prophecy

<p><strong>Not every hero is destined to win.</strong></p><p>The land of Elaria has known peace for nearly a century but deep beneath its surface darkness stirs once more. Whispers of prophecy echo through the halls of kings and the dreams of seers-a prophecy that speaks not of triumph but of a hero fated to fail.</p><p><strong>Darius never asked to be the hero.</strong></p><p>Burdened with a destiny he doesn't understand and haunted by the knowledge that he is doomed Darius sets out to stop an ancient evil before it awakens. With nothing but a black obsidian greatsword and the cryptic words of an old seer he journeys into a world unravelling at the seams.</p><p>Joined by a ragtag group of unlikely companions-Rowan the wild and sarcastic rogue; Ingrid the fierce axe-wielding warrior; and Lyra the kind-hearted mage hiding more power than she knows-Darius must face eldritch horrors corrupt kings and his own slow descent into something he doesn't recognize.</p><p>But this is no ordinary hero's tale.</p><p>There are no promises of victory.</p><p>No guarantees of survival.</p><p>And the further they go the more it becomes clear: </p><p><strong>This story might not end with the hero slaying the villain.</strong></p><p></p><p>Dark fantasy. Found family. Eldritch horror. And a hero destined to fall.</em></p><p>Perfect for fans of <strong>The Witcher</strong> <strong>Dark Souls</strong> and <strong>John Gwynne</strong> this debut novel launches an epic new series that blends brutal magic emotional character arcs and terrifying twists.</p><p>Book Two is already in the works-Darius's journey is only just beginning.</p>