A Dark Short Story Prequel to The Alt-World Chronicles.

The Sanctuary is losing its war against the malevolenci – demonic beasts tearing through reality – and survival rests on three leaders fighting a battle they may lose tonight.

Esme is the Order’s current alterni, summoned from another world to wield magic no one else can control. Each time she closes her eyes, she relives the screams, the smoke, the endless waves of monsters. Tonight, she knows the visions aren’t memories.

They’re warnings.

King Owen Lord has led countless charges against the malevolenci, and he’s buried every alterni who stood beside him. When a new rift opens at a treasured historic site, he knows that the battle he was born to fight might claim another partner he’s not able to save.

Watching them both is Roman, Master Conjuri, sworn advisor to the crown and teacher to every fallen alterni for three generations of kings. He alone knows that the Sanctuary might not survive another chosen one. The old strategies are failing. The enemy is evolving. But Roman refuses to let the gods down.

Tonight will decide more than the fate of a chosen one. It will decide the course of the war.

Meet the Characters

What This Prequel Reveals

Who the alterni was before the Esme of Book 1
How Owen is freshly broken by grief
Why the team is losing faith in the alterni
The truth of Roman’s mission
A deeper secret behind the war

Read before Book 1 for deeper context – or after Book 1 for hidden revelations.

What to Expect

a dark intro to the war
high consequence, low mercy
a short read, perfect for one sitting
a fast look at this urban fantasy world and the cast of paranormals fighting to save it

About The Series

THE ALT-WORLD CHRONICLES is an urban fantasy series with magic, monsters, a supernatural war, and slow-burn romance woven into high-stakes action.

Perfect for readers who love:
– female-led stories, like Buffy meets Wynonna Earp
– hidden paranormal societies, like Grimm
– snarky humor and modern mythology, like Supernatural

The Alt-World Chronicles Reading Order:
(The Eighth can be read at any point)
The Sanctuary War Trilogy:
1- Alterni
2- Malevolenci
3- Origini
The Assassi Reckoning Trilogy:
4- The Fairy Master Capturi
5- Sirens and Assassi (coming 2026)
6- Deus Endi (coming 2026)

Reviews for The Eighth

“Highly recommended for those readers who enjoy intense and powerful fantasy.” — Peggy Jo Wipf for Readers’ Favorite

“Fantastic intro to the Alt-World Chronicles. I might warn that this is not a pre-bedtime read since the author has vividly described a battle that I know will restore my long forgotten nightmares. That being said, I can’t wait to read more!!!” — Marnie Cate, author of The Protectors of The Elemental Magic Series

“a short and violent introduction to a three-part series that will leave you breathless as you await the final outcome.” — Bruce Arrington for Readers’ Favorite

“the author very originally and with great skill provides us with an understanding of Esme’s actions and ultimate fate, one that will make readers crave more of this outstanding and exciting fantasy tale.” — Astrid M. Arzu for Readers’ Favorite

“It captured my attention right away with Esme saying she was going to die tonight! Was not disappointed but want more! Please let the story continue!” — Amazon Review

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