Author of the fantasy thriller The Seventh Kill and working on other standalone novels.
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Dear Reader, I have a new novel on the way. Drafting is going very well because I am releasing it as a serial as I am writing. What is the story about? Run Toward RuinEvery year, the five families gather for a conclave to determine the affairs of the Prince they have served for generations. While the families debate the work of the coming year, Darius’s crippled grandfather pursues a far darker goal: overthrowing the Prince and seizing power for himself. Trapped in the old man’s service, seventeen-year-old Darius sees no way to escape the life that has been chosen for him. Then a rare celestial event changes everything. The teenagers of the five families discover they can slip back into the past, witnessing significant moments in their history. Hoping to prune away the rot and gain a new life, Darius makes what feels like a harmless change—he prevents the injury that left the old man crippled. Instead of creating a better future, he destroys the present he knew. His grandfather remains a formidable and ruthless man. The balance between the five families fractures. And the Prince’s power stands on a precipice. Darius must work alongside his peers to find the right fix, but nobody trusts the reckless fool who broke it all. At the same time he can’t ignore the repercussions of his grandfather’s coup. Part thriller, part adventure, Run Toward Ruin is a fast-paced tale of time travel, political intrigue, and impossible choices where every step toward the truth risks making the future even worse. In the end, Darius must answer one haunting question: Can you ever escape your fate, or do the smallest acts carry the power to damn you to worse consequences? You can read early chapters at two places: and my Serial and Free Fiction Blog If you have any feedback or a review on this story please just reply to this email and let me know. Or you can comment on Royal Road or the blog. *** Other Novels available on Amazon/WideThe Seventh KillWhen Oceans Dream*** This Month's Reading PromosThe Ascendant Path: The Complete Seriesby Joshua C. Cook Welcome to Alos – a world torn between the thriving, magic-free lands of the North and the untamed, mystical realms of the South. Under the vigilant guidance of Sartum, the Unsundered, the North flourishes, protected from the dark corruption of magic by the Anchors – an ancient order with the power to absorb and eradicate malevolent forces. Universal Book Link to Buy the The Ascendant Path (Kindle Unlimited or Paperback) *** Free Stories to ReadGhost of Devil's Poolby Vera Kasal Twenty-one deaths. Haunted waters. Babinda Creek sits where the rainforest presses close, the mist hangs low, and the old legend whispers of forbidden love and its final cost. Download a free copy of Ghost of Devil's Pool if you sign up to Vera Kasal's newsletter. *** Cave of Timeby Luna Fox A plague has swept through the village of Dasen, taking all the magic from the place and the druids. Master Rody longs for the day that it returns. Back when conversing with nature is normal and casting spells is natural to them. Download a free copy of Cave of Time if you sign up to Luna Fox's newsletter. *** Free Stories to ReadHere is a promotion for more short stories, novellas, or even full novels to download when signing up to the author's mailing list. Free Fantasy & Science Fiction for August 202630 stories to read and enjoy. Get these books fast. This promotion ends 1 September 2026. *** Keep on ReadingThank you for being part of this journey. Whether you've been with me from the beginning or just joined, your readership means everything as I keep on writing. Best regards, Gerhi Janse van Vuuren |
Gerhi Janse van Vuuren
Author of the fantasy thriller The Seventh Kill and working on other standalone novels.
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