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“The darkness did not arrive without warning. It was invited — one choice at a time.”
Arghost is not a world of chosen heroes and fated victories. It is a world of consequences — where ancient powers do not grant salvation, they demand payment, and where the line between the right choice and the catastrophic one is rarely visible until it has already been crossed.
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The darkness spreading across Arghost did not arrive by accident. It waited. It watched. And when it finally moved, the one person standing in its way never asked to be there.
Claws of greed spark a battle; wings of love, a revolution. Caelen has spent his life hiding what he is — but when hunters come for his clan, staying hidden is no longer an option. And the only person willing to stand beside him is human.
READER REVIEWS
"This book had an amazing adventure. I loved the characters and the journey that they went on. Highly recommend to those who like fantasy and adventure."
"A treasure hunting mystery full of intrigue, mystery, and betrayal. Friendships run deep in this story. A great read!"
"Through bravery and commitment, he fought across many bad guys, survived backstabbing betrayals. The book has the right amount of drama to keep you turning the pages."
"A fun fantasy escape. There was mystery and thrill and overall it was a lot of fun. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a book that will entertain and keep the pages turning."
"Well-written with delicious imagery. A short tale of loss and determination set in a world beyond human that will entangle you."
"An entertaining fantasy fiction story that includes a desert landscape, ancient magic, and forbidden knowledge. An epic journey full of deadly obstacles."
The world of Arghost has a way of revealing what you carry — whether you are ready to face it or not. Eight questions stand between you and your answer.
Khereth scorpion
Classification Desert Arachnid Danger Level Lethal Scientific / Arcane Name Scorpius khereth aesulynensis Habitat Varied by subspecies — desert dunes, cave systems, western wastelands, swamp margins, and the Aesulyn-Ijovar border…
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Arghost is a world shaped by ancient conflict — held together by sacred stones that radiate the light of Athris, the creator, whose silence is the great unanswered question of the age. The First War scarred the land. The stones remain. And whatever darkness now moves through Arghost knows exactly what they are worth.
The world of Arghost does not forget. Every day carries the weight of what came before.
Derren Parsons writes dark fantasy rooted in consequence — stories where betrayal has a long memory, where the line between right and wrong is rarely where you expect to find it, and where no one walks away unchanged. He is the creator of the Arghost universe, a world built on ancient conflict, fallen kingdoms, and the weight of choices that cannot be undone.
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