Val Oswald, a cold-hearted and enigmatic prodigy, hides his intelligence to avoid attention. After a tragic accident takes a friend's life, he reluctantly becomes one of ten champions in a high-stakes war. Val's unique talents set him apart as he manipulates allies and enemies to further his own agenda. As he grapples with the consequences of his ruthless actions, the line between hero and villain blurs. Will Val's aversion to heroism lead to his downfall or propel him to ultimate power? In this tale of moral ambiguity, Val Oswald challenges conventional notions of heroism as a calculating anti-hero.
I decided to start from the beginning by rewriting the chapters again. The novel will be under a new name, Twilight of the Forsaken.