Frostbound Destiny

Nedar is recovering from a ruthless famine stealing the breath away from the young and old. King

Divine had dragged them from the dismal fate of starvation, but had found himself in a new field

of desolation. A perpetual storm of frost loomed ahead and inched forward; the river dividing

Nedar from the Frostbound region was the sole barrier between them and the chill's apathetic

touch. No one would survive the frost as it decimated the last few crops digging their way out of

the harsh dirt. King Divine is growing older and must name a successor swiftly, and there is only

one that he trusts more than himself. His daughter Clemency Divine, a charismatic optimist,

already won the heart of the masses with her kindness. She reluctantly will fight for the title from

her brother Konadrin- a warmongering brute only wishing to wreak havoc on those who stand

in the way of expansion. In Nedar, to become a royal one must undertake a series of trials testing

mental and physical prowess. Their brother perished attempting the same trials a year earlier.

King Divine offered an immense fortune to those who would watch the trails while she took

the five day journey to the Temple. Several adept venturers took the offer. Despite the pressure

amounting, she had faith she could mend the damage. However, a nightmare stalked her amidst

the haze of the frigid fog. It has seen her bright silhouette with its hollow eyes. Deep down where

a soul once resided, it felt Clemency's blood coursing through her. The animosity enveloped her

soul and threatened to smother the fire burning within her. Will she scorch the hand closing in

or be snuffed out like a candle? The stalker walked in her shadow for too long. It would see the

light again even if it had to cut her down. Mercy is for those not dragged down by the crown.

Author: Alex Faircloth
Publisher: Writers Republic LLC
Published: 07/26/2021
Pages: 412
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.33lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.92d
ISBN: 9781637286982

About the Author
Faircloth, Alex: - My name is Alex Faircloth, and I am a premed student enthralled by the subject of life and death. The duality of one's frailty contrasted by their resilience displayed through every endeavor they encounter and master. Always near the edge of death but just a bit faster. Even when they lose they are not dead making them live in another way others can't dream. I am devoting my life to counter fate's intentions with my own intervention. I have volunteered in a hospice providing me authentic experiences with pain and loss. Empathy stems from misery and joy alike. I found shocking revelations during my time and clarity from the people celebrating the lives they lived. They were genuinely happy, and that inspired me. I became a second degree black belt in Korean martial arts under ninth degree black belt grandmaster Song Hong. I was a much weaker fighter starting off, and had many wounds and moments where I wanted to quit, but I endured twice the amount I needed to, for I had purpose. I know the human body is a machine capable of augmenting itself and improving overtime regardless of how feeble we are starting off. This story brings a lesson to life for those who think they can't grow past what their limit was supposed to be. For those who don't think they can rise from the ashes of mistakes out of their control.

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