Ethan Carter was a failed fantasy author who died overworked and bitter. When he wakes up in the world of his own unfinished novel, he finds himself reborn as Darius Wycliffe, a weak and arrogant noble fated to be killed by the protagonist, Lucien Ashford, the Archmage’s Disciple.

But Ethan refuses to die so easily. Armed with his knowledge of the world’s secrets and a unique ability to rewrite spells, he dives into the forbidden magic he once created but never fully explored. As he grows stronger, he uncovers terrifying truths about the world he thought he knew.

To survive, Ethan must defy destiny, master the deadliest of magics, and challenge the very hero he once wrote to be unbeatable. But what happens when the lines between hero and villain start to blur?

He leaned back in the seat of the study alcove, the soft glow from the floating lantern suspended above him casting gentle shadows across the stacks of books piled around his desk. Most of the room was quiet, but the faint rustle of pages and the occasional creak of wood brought a comfortable hum. A breeze drifted through the open window, carrying a hint of moonlight and cool night air—just enough to stir the edges of the parchment in front of him.


Chapter 30 - The Breath of Old Magic