Lyra Thornfield

The elves were here first. They built Lethariel when humans were still tribal. They shaped forests to endure for millennia. They believed time itself was their ally. Now time is their enemy. As the human Empire of Caldrath expands quietly along elven borders, the immortal court of Lethariel debates precedent, protocol, and patience. Farmsteads appear. Roads extend. Watchtowers stand empty. And still the council deliberates. Lady Serethiel demands action. Strategist Aelthir questions memories he can no longer trust. Archivist Maelis uncovers a truth hidden in centuries of records: the wards protecting their kingdom are weakening - and the cost of sustaining them is memory itself. In a civilization where magic is fueled by sacrifice and immortality erodes identity, the greatest threat may not be conquest - but irrelevance. There are no dark lords. No chosen ones. No prophecy to save them. Only an ancient people confronting a world that no longer waits. The Withering Court is a haunting, intelligent political fantasy about fading power, institutional inertia, and the terrible question at the heart of immortality: What happens when eternity runs out of time? Perfect for readers who love reflective epic fantasy, morally complex courts, and stories where decline is more terrifying than war.

Every weapon carries a story - of creation, purpose, consequence. In Weapons, eight gripping short stories explore the role of arms in shaping destinies, conflicts, and the human condition. From futuristic smart-rifles with conscience, to ancient blades whispering in battle winds, to clandestine devices in worn-down cities - these are tales of steel, strategy, and what happens when power changes hands. Whether you’re drawn to speculative fiction, military sci-fi, or reflective character-driven stories, Weapons will take you into the heart of tool and terror, choice and consequence.