Craig_Beckham

Jake is the firstborn in his family, and he is about to undertake the challenge of a lifetime. Along with fifty other 'first-born' students, he must take Feldspar Academy's mysterious exit exam. 

He will have to design a new world; full of wonder and promise, where the only limit will be his imagination. 

The pressure is crippling; he alone holds power over where his family and friends will live out the rest of their lives. If he fails, then everyone who he has ever loved will be doomed to try and survive his creation, whether it is finished or not.

Please be advised that this is a fast-paced novel, with a plot that spans many realms.

Brockwing Vale

For every strategic move on our part, the Faeries were jumping ahead with the hopes of disrupting our plans. And if they'd arrived a bit earlier, they might well have won an overwhelming victory.

Out of the smog flew hundreds of bright lights, enough strength that I had to respect it while not showing how afraid I was. 'How can I help you?'

These were all new faces but carried themselves with an air of self-importance. Much like the royalty we'd encountered and dealt with on Ellize. 'You know why we're here, don't play coy.'

'So, we're dispensing with formalities, good because I wasn't in the mood to pretend anyway. You are here to claim the minds of my people. But you're not wanted, nor are you welcome. Back off.'

We're Playing Chess While Everyone Else Is Playing Checkers