Fester

The Shadow Blood Tale, Book #1

A Ruined Soul Shall Fester

Phoenix must break free from her family's curse. Ever since the day of her birth, she has been trained for one purpose: to protect a strange, bloody door within her home. Continuing this fatal tradition is a meaningless fate tied to a forgotten end.

To avoid this disastrous outcome, she accepts an uncanny newcomer's most daring opportunity: acquire blood magic and be free. In exchange, she will take part in overthrowing the kingdom. What other choice did she have? From this day forward, the radiance within the world can now cleanse her bleak childhood despite the blackened power of magic eating away at her soul.

As this dangerous ability develops and shapes her into something inhuman, Phoenix finds her skills are unlike those who came before. She cannot heal. Every cut upon her skin inches her closer to death. Such an anomaly captures the attention of demons with unknown desires, for those without the capability to heal will surely fall into the endless abyss. Yet, her formidable skills have the potential to save the world from impending disaster.

About the author. Zaven Boswell is an Iowa author who studied at Des Moines Area Community College and Iowa State University with a focus on creative writing. In his pastime, he enjoys reading and watching movies with his fiancé and cat, as well as playing video games such as Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy.