The First Fear by M.S. Olney

The Supreme rules the world with an iron fist, and the people of her Imperium live in fear of her power. Dreams of freedom are long dead for most, and those who could challenge her rule are in hiding. Elian is a young man living at the edge of the Imperium who discovers he has powers that could change everything.

After an incident reveals his abilities, Elian is forced to flee from the Supreme’s deadliest agent. Along the way, he meets a group of rebels led by a charismatic leader who believes that the key to overthrowing the Supreme lies in the ruins of the once-mighty Kingdom of Aeranyth. Can Elian survive long enough to help the rebels, or will he die trying?

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Category: Dark Fantasy

Betrayed. Hunted. The Liberators defiant stand at the city of Asta has sparked the fires of resistance in the downtrodden people. Slaves, serfs and even members of the aristocracy have risen against the regime and flock to the Liberator banner. As conflict spreads across the world, the Supreme’s gaze is fixated on Elian more than ever. Reeling from his mentor’s betrayal and battle with the First Fear he is hunted relentlessly by Hollowed and Venerable Chamber Seekers. The only person who can help Elian is a mysterious Empowered One–who he’s not even sure he can trust. Terrible secrets await. Secrets about himself. Secrets that could herald the end of all things. Temple of Arrival is the second book in the exciting Empowered Ones fantasy series.