Vaal'bara Historical Society Series by Viktor H. Strangewayes, Laurence P. Cromwell, Kristen Chambers

This book is no longer available for sale due to significant changes in a future and/or currently produced version, which has superseded it. It is not recommended for readers to continue on with this version.-A darkly humorous mash-up of time travel and dark fantasy, in which our heroes discover there is more to our history than we've been led to believe. Discover a world of demons and dark Magic, of ancient civilizations and unexpected alliances, hiding just out of plain sight.. moreThis book is no longer available for sale due to significant changes in a future and/or currently produced version, which has superseded it. It is not recommended for readers to continue on with this version.-A darkly humorous mash-up of time travel and dark fantasy, in which our heroes discover there is more to our history than we've been led to believe. Discover a world of demons and dark Magic, of ancient civilizations and unexpected alliances, hiding just out of plain sight...A demonic plague carried by time-traveling bats, a dripping mechanical construct from ages past, and a talking quill which gleans the truth from a person’s blood. A few months ago, that would have been enough to make Kristen question her sanity, but after everything she’s seen, they seem pretty par for the course.After a brief encounter with a mysterious stranger leaves Kristen with an unusual Magical artifact, she begins to realize there is far more to our world than she’s been told, and the very future of humanity may just rest in her hands. Joining forces with some rather unlikely allies – a nervous neighbor whose dreams of Magic are quickly turning into his nightmare; a diminutive yet feisty Lumynar, who may be the last of her kind; and a wisecracking demon who happens to share the moniker of a fictional spy – Kristen sets out on the journey she had always dreamed of, but may not be prepared for.With potential horrors looming on the horizon, access to Magical resources obstructed by powerful forces, and more questions arising with each encounter, our heroes must band together and fight for their world and the fate of humanity. But for every question answered, many still linger: Have they chosen to support the right factions? Are their goals worth more than those they are fighting against? And worst of all, have they gone through this entire process before?From the group who founded the Vaal'bara Historical Society, Ten Years of Darkness is a prequel which can be read before Volume One or after Volume Five. The prequel takes place in an unsettling time before many events transpired, yet is simultaneously affected by their outcome, following characters both new and familiar, and bringing as yet untold details to light while also exploring others from a unique perspective. Those seeking to learn the true mission of the Society may very well choose to start here, while other readers who have already traveled the timeways at our heroes' side will find many clues to further their journey as they look toward the future. less

This book is no longer available for sale due to significant changes in a future and/or currently produced version, which has superseded it. It is not recommended for readers to continue on with this version.-Laurence P. Cromwell was once like many of us, navigating his life without direction or purpose. Through desperation, or perhaps a series of strange childhood occurrences, he became obsessed with the notion of true Magic... moreThis book is no longer available for sale due to significant changes in a future and/or currently produced version, which has superseded it. It is not recommended for readers to continue on with this version.-Laurence P. Cromwell was once like many of us, navigating his life without direction or purpose. Through desperation, or perhaps a series of strange childhood occurrences, he became obsessed with the notion of true Magic. Scouring countless shelves, he searched for that one old tome or relic which might reveal itself to be something more, something Magical. He knew in his heart he was destined for great things, if only he could make that first, crucial discovery. But as Laurence - and two others who would share a similar fate - would soon find out, not all Magical objects exist to be used, to be possessed - and some are better off left where they were buried long, long ago...Beginning on our planet, in the prosaic time period known as present day, the Vaal’bara Historical Society series methodically tells the story of a group of unsuspecting heroes as they gain the courage and experience necessary to traverse billions of years, multiple worlds, and countless twisting timelines to discover the truth of humanity’s Magical past, as well as the monstrous destiny awaiting not only our race but that of the universe. Will they succeed in restoring Magic to its prior state before time runs out, or will the forces of darkness prove too powerful, too tempting, even for them?Prepare to pull back the vale, revealing a world of dark Magic and demons, of a battle that goes beyond good and evil, where heroes and villains clash not only with each other, but with their own precarious trajectories and inner turmoil. But beware, dear reader, as you take these first steps of your own journey, remember this: nothing is ever quite as it seems…For those searching for the truth, look no further; you have found what you seek. For those looking for a fantastic story, set in rich, continually-growing world, the Vaal’bara Historical Society series is an amalgamation of fantasy genres, with dark themes regarding death and demonic magic, but also a unique sense of humor that pervades the series. Time travel, technology, and alternate timelines intermingle with traditional fantasy elements, such as a unique magic system and mythical creatures. There are complex heroes and villains who often question their own values and morals when facing world-changing events, but also several offbeat and unusual characters who bring some humor and light to otherwise grim circumstances. What starts with a fleeting glimpse into a child’s tragic accident, rapidly grows into a universe-encompassing, mind-bending journey toward what lies beyond the stars. less

This book is no longer available for sale due to significant changes in a future and/or currently produced version, which has superseded it. It is not recommended for readers to continue on with this version... moreThis book is no longer available for sale due to significant changes in a future and/or currently produced version, which has superseded it. It is not recommended for readers to continue on with this version.-What does it mean to be human? Is it the exhale of a breath, the beat of a pulse? Is it the intent behind your choices, the perceptions of one’s self? At what point does a human cease to be… human? As our heroes Jack, Laurence, and Jillian have already learned, the answers to these questions are anything but simple. Without comprehending the consequences of their actions, they have been thrust into a scenario worse than the darkest of dreams.Laurence has been stripped of his mortal body and trapped inside a mysterious crystal, leaving him bereft of most human senses, but imbued with other, strange abilities. Mor’dresh, an ancient sword suffused with dark powers, nearly consumed Jillian’s soul, but instead claimed the life of our heroes’ only ally, Wenton. Jill, having been brought back from the dead as a strange, dark creature, has barely managed to walk the knife edge keeping her from undeath and demonhood. Worst of all, Jack has seemingly lost his ability to defy the will of Mor’dresh, and has disappeared through an unstable portal to another world. Jill and Laurence, deprived of other options, have given chase, but their destinations may very well prove different from his, far from his.In this second Volume of the Vaal’bara Historical Society series, our heroes press on in their quest to save humanity from a bleak, nightmarish future. But as they are forced to continually question their own values, their own motives and desires, how long will it be until they lose sight of their objective? Will they prove selfless enough to sacrifice all they hold dear in order to achieve victory, or has evil already stripped humanity of everything it once was? less

This book is no longer available for sale due to significant changes in a future and/or currently produced version, which has superseded it. It is not recommended for readers to continue on with this version... moreThis book is no longer available for sale due to significant changes in a future and/or currently produced version, which has superseded it. It is not recommended for readers to continue on with this version.-Why do humans fear the dark? Is it the loss of vision that creates terror, transforming us into helpless beings incapable of defending ourselves? Or is there something familiar in that featureless void, something from our past that we’d rather leave forgotten? Laurence has been left in such a void, bereft of his senses, defeated by a great evil. Everything he had hoped to achieve has failed, and now he must come to terms with what has taken place.Vael’ehn, one of the greatest terrors the world has ever known, has reclaimed Mor’dresh for his own. After slaying many innocent lives, it has completed its transformation into the horrific nightmare it was seemingly destined to become. Jack, the hero who once stood against its will, has been murdered. Vael’ehn is free to roam where he may, systematically destroying all who stand against him, harvesting everything our world offers in order to power his own presumably insane machinations.The third Volume of the Vaal’bara Historical Society series finds Laurence alone, with no choice but to start over. So many things he thought he knew - about himself, humanity’s history, the woman he loved - have been challenged throughout his journey, and now he is more in danger of losing himself than ever. Will he finally find a light to guide his way through this reign of darkness? Or will he accept his fate and fall into oblivion, knowing it was he who aided in driving history toward an apocalyptic outcome? less

This book is no longer available for sale due to significant changes in a future and/or currently produced version, which has superseded it. It is not recommended for readers to continue on with this version... moreThis book is no longer available for sale due to significant changes in a future and/or currently produced version, which has superseded it. It is not recommended for readers to continue on with this version.-Why is time such a relentless force in the lives of humans? Is it simply because of our mortality, or is it the notion that time is unyielding, unchangeable, impervious to our greatest wishes, to our most debilitating regrets? Some might say time is a tool, capable of correcting, useful for guiding. But how can that be true when tragedy seems just as likely as triumph? Of all people, this question weighs upon Laurence the most.Choosing to manipulate time in an effort to correct the terrible events he had just suffered through, Laurence began again with Jillian at his side, achieving several victories. Ahso’lar, one of the Weapons of Legend, has been found, and the true identity of Cindee’s wand has been revealed. Even Mor’dresh has shown signs of restoration after Jack’s sacrifice, summoning the strength to repel its sinister influences. Now, with Vael’ehn on the run, his mind in tatters after the loss of his daughter, the Retrograde army defeated, and a demonic invasion seemingly neutralized, it might be tempting to declare the war over. But was the crushing loss of four heroes worth it?In the fourth Volume of the Vaal’bara Historical Society, we find our group of heroes reunited and moving forward in their quest, but doubt has been cast upon Laurence’s impulsive, reckless decisions, and he has once again been left on his own. Without his willingness to sacrifice everything, the constant danger and oppressive moral dilemmas could easily prove too much for the others. Will Laurence find a way to redeem himself, or will he fall further into darkness, allowing the shadows growing inside him to consume his soul? less

This book is no longer available for sale due to significant changes in a future and/or currently produced version, which has superseded it. It is not recommended for readers to continue on with this version... moreThis book is no longer available for sale due to significant changes in a future and/or currently produced version, which has superseded it. It is not recommended for readers to continue on with this version.-What would it take for a hero to accept defeat and walk away from their mission? When their enemy reveals that they consider their own race altogether expendable? When they learn that their accomplishments mean nothing compared to the destiny of the universe? When everything their allies have done, everything they have sacrificed, has resulted in an identical outcome - a future without Magic?Our heroes have continued to forge ahead in their crusade. The remaining Weapons of Legend have been found, and Kaldre’shen, the untainted embodiment of Mor’dresh, has been restored. Vael’ehn has been defeated, seemingly turning from his destructive path with his last breath, and the demons have been sent fleeing through time in a desperate effort to regroup. However, our heroes could not summon enough strength to prevent them from fleeing what they assumed would be their final confrontation at Argleton.In the fifth Volume of the Vaal’bara Historical Society series, we follow our heroes as they pass through a series of portals into the unknown. Reunited they may have been, but now they must all face their upcoming battles alone. Not only will their physical strength and Magical prowess be tested, but they’ll be forced to question every decision they’ve made, every value and ideal they’ve held, to fight off the great evil standing between humanity’s destiny and its fate. How far will they go, how much are they willing to sacrifice, and will it ever truly be enough? less