Ronan is a 19-year old man training to become a Nightblade, a magical monster hunter that kills the things that go bump in the night. The problem is, Ronan suffers from an ancient curse that prevents him from accessing his magic, no matter how hard he trains or pushes his limits. 

But that all changes one day when his temple is attacked by a new dark force, one so vicious and terrifying that not even the most powerful spellcasters and Nightblades are able to fend it off. 

And when this monstrous army leaves behind a fragment of metal that Ronan puts into a sword, Ronan finds that his magic is unlocked through the power of the Black Hellblade. 

Now, Ronan must discover what exactly a good man is to do with evil magic. 

Will the gorgeously stunning Master Nightblade Maritza be enough to set Ronan on the right course? Or will the forces of evil and his curse get the best of him? 

And when the dark army that gave him the extraordinary magic returns, will Ronan be ready to defeat it? 

The Black Hellblade is created by Samuel Rust, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.
Join Ronan on his harrowing quest for strength through a brutal, cold world in this medieval, fantasy, level-up adventure.

The Black Hellblade

Although Freya and Alfred were long gone, Ronan leaned in close to listen to Clove.


“The Novice exams are coming up,” she said, slicing a sausage, “and Alfred and Freya intended on sabotaging any chance you had at passing.”


Ronan looked at her puzzled. “What’re the Novice exams?”


“Oh,” Clove said, adjusting in her seat. Ronan could tell her bandaged leg was bothering her, and he felt bad for inflicting the wound. “The Novice exams are how you put your Ranks to good use. I guess maybe things worked differently with the Serpents. But once you hold the title or Novice, you’re able to accept missions to hunt monsters and help people in the city.”


Ronan nodded, feeling a surge of energy strike him. He attacked his own breakfast. “Sounds like a rite of passage.”


Clove held out a forkful of eggs, sipped at her coffee, and replied, “Exactly right.”


Chapter 20: A New Trio