Marked by Duty
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Completed, First published Jun 26, 2026

This novel follows a rider branded by duty and bound to a dragon, a survivor navigating a brutal world where allegiance is forged through war. The narrative traces the origins of this fierce attachment, beginning with a desperate bargain for survival. Elsewhere, confidential dossiers reveal the shadowed beginnings of Kaelith Serran, a ‘Marked Child’ trained within the rigid hierarchy of Basgiath War College. These excerpts hint at a system of classification and surveillance, where even defiance is carefully measured. The story opens onto a grueling ascent toward an uncertain future, shadowed by loss and the ever-present threat of a deadly fall.
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