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The Keeper of Tales
A Fantasy Short Story Collection by Jonathon Mast
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Epic Adventure,
- Meta Fantasy,
- Unlikely Hero,
- Found Family
This book is for you if you're into...
- Stories where tales themselves shape reality and fate
- An aging, reluctant hero leading a mismatched band
- Fantasy quests where legends fight back against their tellers
The Fallen Lord knows how traditional stories unfold: An unlikely hero will gather a member of every race and every nation to discover his dark secret and cause his defeat. But the Fallen Lord has discovered a new tactic, and has made sure this group can never gather.
And now, Adal, an old, world-weary man and the most unlikely of heroes, must guide those who survive.
But will the stories be satisfied with the company he leads? Has the Fallen Lord at last found a way to conquer the Storied Lands by turning the very tales against them?
Jonathon Mast has woven a tale where stories come alive. Their telling narrates the world around them, giving heroism to the brave or bringing evil to power. Mast brings a distinctive and varied cast along into an unusual quest, led by an aged king who carries his doubts in the folds of his robes. This rich and epic adventure shows us the power of imagination and the influence of true friends, and how the combination enhances our courage and gives us strength.
Stories are alive. They will be told.
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