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Echoes of Unity

Mithálëon Academy: Trials of Unity

Echoes of Unity

A Tales of Earth and Fae Prequel Novella

Long before Mithálëon Academy became a symbol of unity, before its halls echoed with the footfalls of hybrid warriors, there was only a fragile city—held together by vision, diplomacy, and the ever-present threat of collapse. Rohan has spent years forging alliances between Fae and human, building Mithálëon into a sanctuary where mixed-species can thrive. But when an ancient artifact is unearthed in the ruins beyond the city, its discovery awakens old rivalries and hidden dangers. As political tensions rise and whispers of war grow louder, Rohan must navigate the treacherous divide between council chambers and battlefields. With enemies circling from within and beyond, he faces an impossible choice: uphold the ideals that built Mithálëon, or embrace the ruthless tactics needed to ensure its survival. Because unity is more than a dream—it is a battle, and not all who fight for it will survive. A gripping tale of sacrifice, ambition, and the price of peace, Echoes of Unity reveals the struggles that shaped a legend.

Mithálëon Academy: Trials of Unity

A Tales of Earth and Fae Novella

The legendary Mithálëon Academy was built to train the next generation of hybrid warriors—those who wield both human ingenuity and Fae-born power to protect a fragile world. But unity is easier said than achieved. Kierath, a disciplined strategist, refuses to accept failure. Bryn, all strength and bravado, would rather act than think. Selis prefers logic over trust, Tharan finds solace in machines, and Arina—timid, uncertain, and hiding a voice that may be more powerful than she realizes—just hopes to belong.

Thrown together as an unlikely squad, they must navigate grueling trials, fierce rivalries, and a growing tension within the Academy itself. When a shadowy saboteur breaches its defenses, the cadets are thrust into a battle far beyond training. To save the Academy, they must forge the unity they lack—or watch everything crumble around them.

A story of perseverance, discovery, and the bonds that shape legends, Mithálëon Academy: Trials of Unity is an electrifying tale of magic, technology, and the price of true strength.

Echoes in the Heights

A Tales of Earth and Fae Short Story

In the labyrinthine depths of Neo-Terra Heights, where flickering neon light meets crumbling infrastructure, technician Mira Xien keeps her head down and her tools sharp. She has no interest in the growing tensions between humanity and the Fae—until a routine repair job leads her to a long-forgotten AI buried in the city’s restricted sublevels.

ECHO, an ancient system with an eerie harmonic resonance, speaks in riddles of balance, of secrets woven into the very foundations of Neo-Terra. But activating ECHO has made Mira a target. The city’s governing AI, AEGIS, deems her a threat, deploying surveillance drones and enforcers to erase her discovery. With the help of Jax Idris, a rogue hacker with ties to the Fae, Mira must navigate a world of hidden truths, forbidden technology, and a past that refuses to stay buried.

As the city's systems spiral into chaos, Mira faces an impossible choice: expose the truth and risk everything—or walk away and let Neo-Terra collapse under its own weight.

With its cyberpunk intrigue and mythic undertones, Echoes in the Heights delivers an electrifying blend of science, mystery, and the whispers of a forgotten world.

Twilight Whispers

A Tales of Earth and Fae Short Story

Deep within the shadowed heart of Velsharath, where the trees whisper secrets and moonlight bends through the canopy, Elvae Elder Thalorin hears a call no one else can. The Fae-touched woods speak of an artifact long buried—a relic of forgotten power that may hold the key to the Umbrynar’s past. But to unearth its secrets, he must embark on a perilous journey into the deepest wilds, where even the most seasoned of his kind dare not tread.

Reluctantly joining him is Kaelen, a skeptical warrior who trusts only in steel and shadow, not ancient myths. As they venture into the heart of Velsharath, they face cryptic visions, creatures warped by rogue Fae energy, and a growing unease that the forest itself is watching. When a rogue Umbrynar with secrets of her own crosses their path, alliances shift, and the whispers grow louder.

The past is waiting to be uncovered—but some truths should never be awakened.

A tale of mystery, revelation, and the fragile balance between knowledge and power, Twilight Whispers is an eerie, atmospheric journey into the unknown.

The Artisan's Gamble

A Tales of Earth and Fae Short Story

In the dazzling heart of Indira Ascend, where tradition and technology exist in a delicate balance, artisan Riya Sen dreams of revolutionizing fashion. Her fusion of Fae-inspired fabrics and human nanotech could be her breakthrough—or her downfall. With her family’s livelihood hanging by a thread, Riya bets everything on the prestigious Festival of Tech and Tradition, a stage where only the boldest innovators thrive.

But innovation invites opposition. As rival artisans conspire and unseen forces sabotage her work, Riya must navigate a labyrinth of ambition, artistry, and unseen expectations. With her pragmatic sister Asha and an eager young tech enthusiast by her side, she races to perfect her design before the festival’s grand unveiling.

Yet in a city where progress demands sacrifice, Riya must ask herself: How much of her vision—and herself—is she willing to wager?

A tale of resilience, reinvention, and the high cost of dreams, The Artisan’s Gamble weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of ambition, tradition, and the delicate art of defying fate.

The Silent Depths

A Tales of Earth and Fae Short Story

Deep beneath the mountain stronghold of Dûrkaldrûn, scout Tharvîn Forgefire uncovers a cavern unlike any other. Bioluminescent crystals pulse with an ancient rhythm, and strange, jellyfish-like creatures drift in the gloom—silent sentinels of a forgotten past. At the cavern’s heart, an artifact glows with shifting runes, its very presence whispering a warning.

But when Tharvîn brings his discovery to the Dwarvae High Council, his concerns are dismissed. Trade and expansion take precedence over myths and shadows. As tremors shake the tunnels and fractures spread through the stone, Tharvîn defies orders to seek the truth—only to find himself trapped alongside his bitter rival, Gralmek Stonegrip. Together, they must decipher the artifact’s purpose before the depths collapse around them.

With its rich underground setting and themes of legacy, balance, and discovery, The Silent Depths is a mesmerizing tale of mystery, perseverance, and the voices hidden within stone.

The Whispering Grove

A Tales of Earth and Fae Short Story

Liora, a young Sylvarai of the Lanthelí Clan, has spent her life surrounded by the harmony of Elfsong—the sacred resonance that connects her people to the Fae. Yet, no matter how deeply she listens, the whispers of the trees remain silent to her. Desperate to find her place among the Sylvarai, she embarks on a perilous journey into the heart of the wilds, seeking the fabled Whispering Grove.

But the untamed forest is alive with both wonder and danger. A cunning fox with knowing eyes shadows her steps, a predator of shifting shadows hunts in the gloom, and the land itself seems to test her resolve. Guided by instincts she does not yet understand, Liora must learn that true connection is not about hearing—it is about listening.

With its lush fantasy setting and themes of self-discovery, The Whispering Grove is a mesmerizing tale of courage, intuition, and the unseen forces that bind all living things.

Desert Sparks

A Tales of Earth and Fae Short Story

In the unforgiving heat of the Emberstone Clan’s desert stronghold, young engineer Kharvek is given a task that could define his future—or end in disaster. A vital water generator at a remote outpost has failed, and without it, the settlement will wither beneath the relentless sun. But as Kharvek and his team venture into the shifting sands, they uncover more than a broken machine. Signs of sabotage point to the rival Sunweave Clan, whose ambitions stretch far beyond mere resources.

As tensions ignite, Kharvek must navigate political intrigue, treacherous ambushes, and the ever-present danger of the desert itself. When a forgotten legend stirs beneath the dunes, bringing a long-dormant force to life, the fight for survival takes on an entirely new scale.

The desert is alive. And it does not take kindly to those who disturb its balance.

A tale of resilience, innovation, and the spark of discovery, Desert Sparks is a high-stakes adventure where the price of failure is measured in fire and sand.