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The Forgotten Five: A Fantasy GameLit Adventure
Fantasy novella inspired by role-playing games and the lives we live through them
When a halfling bard named Digram uncovers a forgotten melody, it draws him and his unlikely companions into a quest shaped as much by their hidden longings as by magic. A battle-scarred dwarf, a conflicted human noble, and an elven warrior bound by honour each carry a secret they would rather not face.
Their journey leads them through hostile forests, shadowed tunnels, and caves where trolls wait patiently for the careless. At its heart lies a set of enchanted rings said to grant a single wish—but every wish demands a reckoning. To claim what they desire most, each must confront what they fear losing.
Told through the voice of a storyteller piecing together truth from legend, this novella explores friendship, temptation, and the quiet danger of wanting too much. If you’ve ever lost yourself in a game—and carried something real back with you—this story is for you.
When a halfling bard named Digram uncovers a forgotten melody, it draws him and his unlikely companions into a quest shaped as much by their hidden longings as by magic. A battle-scarred dwarf, a conflicted human noble, and an elven warrior bound by honour each carry a secret they would rather not face.
Their journey leads them through hostile forests, shadowed tunnels, and caves where trolls wait patiently for the careless. At its heart lies a set of enchanted rings said to grant a single wish—but every wish demands a reckoning. To claim what they desire most, each must confront what they fear losing.
Told through the voice of a storyteller piecing together truth from legend, this novella explores friendship, temptation, and the quiet danger of wanting too much. If you’ve ever lost yourself in a game—and carried something real back with you—this story is for you.
167 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 3, 2025
About the author
Anka B. Troitsky
17 books13 followersAnka B. Troitsky is an award-winning author and introvert passionate about sci-fi and games.
Originally from Kazakhstan, she relocated to the UK in 1993, where she previously worked as a science teacher and interpreter in Essex.
Anka's profound connection with books has been instrumental in her professional and personal growth, considering some of her favourite authors as her best friends and teachers.
Specialising in science fiction and satirical fantasy, she believes these genres offer a unique blend of imagination and philosophical exploration. Through her storytelling, Anka shares her fascination and concerns with readers who share similar interests.
Her books, while often exploring past and future themes, ultimately are about the present, human choices and decisions.
Welcome to her world.
Originally from Kazakhstan, she relocated to the UK in 1993, where she previously worked as a science teacher and interpreter in Essex.
Anka's profound connection with books has been instrumental in her professional and personal growth, considering some of her favourite authors as her best friends and teachers.
Specialising in science fiction and satirical fantasy, she believes these genres offer a unique blend of imagination and philosophical exploration. Through her storytelling, Anka shares her fascination and concerns with readers who share similar interests.
Her books, while often exploring past and future themes, ultimately are about the present, human choices and decisions.
Welcome to her world.
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