In a feudal society rife with fossilized dragons where ancient legends merge with lost technology, the enigmatic Gates of Life rise—twin silver arches towering above the forest canopy. Only at dawn on the solstice do faint runes awaken, shimmering briefly through the mist, revealing a gateway to forgotten secrets. When daring adventurers arrive, will primeval guardians deny entry, allow passage, or entrap them on a perilous one-way journey? Among those who answer the call are two relentless bounty hunters, a determined archaeologist, a fierce warrior sworn to protect her charge, and a young man haunted by the power to fade into shadows. With military forces threatening to disrupt the delicate balance, time is running out. Each seeker must confront ancient forces and hidden perils as they discover secret treasures that lie… Beneath the Gates. See trigger warnings at the top of my website menu. Be aware: Instead of just talking about adventure, I hand you the map and make you feel the exhilaration of the unknown beneath your feet.