Under the cover of darkness, every dark empire has a beginning. So does the light that destroys it.

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For years, the ruthless Dark Lord Malice has plotted to conquer Zabashi, bending powerful beings to his will while growing more formidable by the day. Believing his victory is guaranteed, he is completely unaware that his ultimate downfall lies among his own tortured captives. When Malice strikes down one of his prisoners, he expects another routine execution. Instead, the lethal blow awakens an ancient, dormant power, revealing her extraordinary gifts and making her his fiercest enemy yet.

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Discover the explosive origins of Zabashi’s legendary battle in The First, the essential prequel to A.K. Barr’s thrilling UCD series.