In the world of Aetheros, the rhythm of life is shadowed by an ancient curse. Forged long ago by five gods—Sagan, Eon, Nyphora, Zephyrion, and Nexiron—Aetheros was meant to be a sanctuary, a place to restore order to a broken universe. Yet, their creation came with a price: a prophecy hidden within the very bones of the world, demanding that every thousand years, the kingdoms are to be plunged into war. This brutal cycle, they claimed, was the only way to sustain balance between light and darkness.As the next cycle approaches, the gods remain distant, their motives shrouded in mystery, while the people of Aetheros brace for the inevitable storm. Beneath skies filled with dragons, among forests haunted by mermaids and ancient creatures, the whispers of war settle like a chill in the air. Aetheros is bound by a destiny it never asked for, teetering between hope and despair, with each generation fighting to rebuild a world doomed to be torn apart again and again. It’s a merciless cycle, the gods’ silent decree echoing through the ages, where balance is bought only at the highest cost—and survival may be the most fleeting victory of all.© 2024 Kelly-Ann Hamilton. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the author, except for brief quotations used in reviews or promotions.