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The Longest Night: A Tale of a Boy Who Rode A Wyvern
Book One of an Epic Fantasy Series
by Teddy Scot
Epic fantasy adventure meets forbidden bond—what if the creature you were never meant to tether… chose you?
In a world called Caldrith, every youth in all of the 10 kingdoms undergo a Tethering ceremony when they come of age. But when Liam accidentally tethers, it should be a happy moment that all families hope for, but rarely happens. But it’s not a seal that he bonds with. Every kingdom has a might supernatural animal that they tether with, and for Liam who lives in Galmar, he should only be able to tether with a seal. Instead, it’s a wyvern—winged, fire-breathing, and forbidden. A creature from myth. A creature from the sky.
Now marked by the impossible, Liam is thrust into the spotlight of suspicion. The Harbormaster demands justice. The kingdoms whisper war. And the creature tethered to Liam is growing stronger… wilder… harder to hide.
But the more they try to tear them apart, the deeper their bond becomes.
As secrets unravel and magic awakens, Liam must face what no one else dares to the Veil chose him for a reason. And that reason may set the entire world on fire.
by Teddy Scot
Epic fantasy adventure meets forbidden bond—what if the creature you were never meant to tether… chose you?
In a world called Caldrith, every youth in all of the 10 kingdoms undergo a Tethering ceremony when they come of age. But when Liam accidentally tethers, it should be a happy moment that all families hope for, but rarely happens. But it’s not a seal that he bonds with. Every kingdom has a might supernatural animal that they tether with, and for Liam who lives in Galmar, he should only be able to tether with a seal. Instead, it’s a wyvern—winged, fire-breathing, and forbidden. A creature from myth. A creature from the sky.
Now marked by the impossible, Liam is thrust into the spotlight of suspicion. The Harbormaster demands justice. The kingdoms whisper war. And the creature tethered to Liam is growing stronger… wilder… harder to hide.
But the more they try to tear them apart, the deeper their bond becomes.
As secrets unravel and magic awakens, Liam must face what no one else dares to the Veil chose him for a reason. And that reason may set the entire world on fire.
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130 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 25, 2025
About the author
Teddy Scot
13 booksTeddy Scot writes bold, high-stakes stories where galaxies burn, ancient magic stirs, and unlikely heroes rise. A lifelong lover of science fiction, space opera, and epic fantasy, Teddy blends sweeping world-building with pulse-pounding action and emotionally charged character arcs. Whether it's a ragtag crew navigating cosmic war, a hidden sorcerer rewriting the fate of kingdoms, or a lone rebel standing against an empire, Teddy’s books explore loyalty, identity, and what it means to choose your own path.
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December 30, 2025
It is a great story of friendship, hardships, suspense and excitement!
Liam is not sure how he bonded with a Wyvern but now everyone is thinking he is a murderer and he must find out who is after him and what he has to do now.
I can’t wait to read what happens next on Liam’s adventure!
Some elements remind me a bit on how to train your dragon series with Hiccup and his Nightfury! If you like that this will interest you.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Liam is not sure how he bonded with a Wyvern but now everyone is thinking he is a murderer and he must find out who is after him and what he has to do now.
I can’t wait to read what happens next on Liam’s adventure!
Some elements remind me a bit on how to train your dragon series with Hiccup and his Nightfury! If you like that this will interest you.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 14, 2026
A thank you to the author for this being a free arc read book.
This is a good introduction to a series I know continues. It gives you a good idea of the main character as well as some side characters. For me it reminds me a mix of Skyrim and DND. The pacing was good, and it was easy to love and feel sorry for the main character. I look forward to the rest of the series.
This is a good introduction to a series I know continues. It gives you a good idea of the main character as well as some side characters. For me it reminds me a mix of Skyrim and DND. The pacing was good, and it was easy to love and feel sorry for the main character. I look forward to the rest of the series.
September 29, 2025
*I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.*
A boy teetering on the edge of adolescence and manhood is shocked to find his connection to a creature not of this world, but of a dark and unknown other-world: The Void. Will it destroy him, his home, and all of those he holds dear, or will it give him strength and power to rise above the circumstances he has grown up in?
What an adventure this book was!
I think the characters of this book have very strong personalities, and the reader is able to quickly connect to our main character, Liam, right off the bat. He comes off initially as a quiet boy, determined to make it through life without causing too much trouble, but with a heart that yearns for something else - somewhere else. Our supporting characters were strong enough to cause conflict when needed. I would have liked to understand the dynamic of SaltReach and it's inhabitants more before the plot took off.
I think this plot has a lot of potential to grow into a great series! I wish this first book had been longer, giving us more of an established feel of SaltReach before we get to explore the rest Galmar and the other kingdoms. I felt that the pace of the book was adequate to its length, but I think we spent a lot of time in the inciting incident rather than the real meat of the book. This read more as a "Part 1" in a larger novel, than a single book.
I really liked Liam and his loyalty to those he loved. I liked the sense of mystery and the structure of the "Champions". I think they're going to play a really cool part in a future story! I liked the way the connection between Liam and the Wyvern was written - I'm eager to see if that's how it works for other "Champions".
This may have just been a kindle-copy-thing, but the paragraphs were showing up oddly, without indentions at the beginning or for new speakers. I think another look at the grammar/structure of the novel would elevate it!
A few other things to note:
The map of Caldrith in the Kindle version was blurry when I zoomed in so I wasn't able to really see where things were.
This book felt very YA/Teen Fiction at times - which I think is the perfect audience for it! I know that a lot of older audiences will probably want to read it too (like me!)
I would read the next book, hopefully a longer one!!
4.1/5 Stars from me! Thank you Teddy!
A boy teetering on the edge of adolescence and manhood is shocked to find his connection to a creature not of this world, but of a dark and unknown other-world: The Void. Will it destroy him, his home, and all of those he holds dear, or will it give him strength and power to rise above the circumstances he has grown up in?
What an adventure this book was!
I think the characters of this book have very strong personalities, and the reader is able to quickly connect to our main character, Liam, right off the bat. He comes off initially as a quiet boy, determined to make it through life without causing too much trouble, but with a heart that yearns for something else - somewhere else. Our supporting characters were strong enough to cause conflict when needed. I would have liked to understand the dynamic of SaltReach and it's inhabitants more before the plot took off.
I think this plot has a lot of potential to grow into a great series! I wish this first book had been longer, giving us more of an established feel of SaltReach before we get to explore the rest Galmar and the other kingdoms. I felt that the pace of the book was adequate to its length, but I think we spent a lot of time in the inciting incident rather than the real meat of the book. This read more as a "Part 1" in a larger novel, than a single book.
I really liked Liam and his loyalty to those he loved. I liked the sense of mystery and the structure of the "Champions". I think they're going to play a really cool part in a future story! I liked the way the connection between Liam and the Wyvern was written - I'm eager to see if that's how it works for other "Champions".
This may have just been a kindle-copy-thing, but the paragraphs were showing up oddly, without indentions at the beginning or for new speakers. I think another look at the grammar/structure of the novel would elevate it!
A few other things to note:
The map of Caldrith in the Kindle version was blurry when I zoomed in so I wasn't able to really see where things were.
This book felt very YA/Teen Fiction at times - which I think is the perfect audience for it! I know that a lot of older audiences will probably want to read it too (like me!)
I would read the next book, hopefully a longer one!!
4.1/5 Stars from me! Thank you Teddy!
August 26, 2026
Warning - SPOILER ALERT
First - be aware that you'll need to buy the second book: Cliff hanger!
Certainly very active adventure for young people (including we young people who are thought of by young people as old people). Actually, I was positive early on that we were told he was school age, but later it was stated that he was approximately 18 - indicating that he was an adult with adult consequences.
In his world every year (?) there is a 'longest night' (sounds like a total eclipse by one or both moons that lasts for the whole day). At that time it is possible for a few young people to slide over to an alternate world ('The Veil') and get tethered/bonded ('impressed') by an animal of that world, gaining special abilities and becoming a hero.
Liam is a poor boy who lives with his poor father (his mother died years earlier). Sean is his nemesis - a mean bully. Neeva is his girl friend - but from a richer family; her father is one of the chief town officials and does not approve of Liam.
Of course, Liam bonding to a wyvern/draken, an unknown creature presumably from the Veil, especially not at the usual time, and during the worst storm these sea people have seen causes problems. He gets taken captive - and the local hero is guarding him - and is murdered. For some reason this young fellow is assumed to be the murderer. [A kid that can't beat the similar aged bully?
A professional assassin shows herself to Liam - she killed the hero. Because she wants the power of the draken.
She then kills two more of the heroes that come to investigate Liam, again making it look like Liam did it (again, how!).
He has to flee with the townspeople in close pursuit, until the wyvern convinces him to ride the wyvern. And yes, he isn't convinced until he has climbed the cliff with Neeva and runs into his bully. So a literal cliffhanger.
I enjoyed the story, and now need the second book. And hopefully more than two.
For the grammar police - the copy I read still has lots of editing to be done - I hope the actual sale version has been edited better.
And don't worry, I didn't spoil everything. So get this one before reading the second one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
First - be aware that you'll need to buy the second book: Cliff hanger!
Certainly very active adventure for young people (including we young people who are thought of by young people as old people). Actually, I was positive early on that we were told he was school age, but later it was stated that he was approximately 18 - indicating that he was an adult with adult consequences.
In his world every year (?) there is a 'longest night' (sounds like a total eclipse by one or both moons that lasts for the whole day). At that time it is possible for a few young people to slide over to an alternate world ('The Veil') and get tethered/bonded ('impressed') by an animal of that world, gaining special abilities and becoming a hero.
Liam is a poor boy who lives with his poor father (his mother died years earlier). Sean is his nemesis - a mean bully. Neeva is his girl friend - but from a richer family; her father is one of the chief town officials and does not approve of Liam.
Of course, Liam bonding to a wyvern/draken, an unknown creature presumably from the Veil, especially not at the usual time, and during the worst storm these sea people have seen causes problems. He gets taken captive - and the local hero is guarding him - and is murdered. For some reason this young fellow is assumed to be the murderer. [A kid that can't beat the similar aged bully?
A professional assassin shows herself to Liam - she killed the hero. Because she wants the power of the draken.
She then kills two more of the heroes that come to investigate Liam, again making it look like Liam did it (again, how!).
He has to flee with the townspeople in close pursuit, until the wyvern convinces him to ride the wyvern. And yes, he isn't convinced until he has climbed the cliff with Neeva and runs into his bully. So a literal cliffhanger.
I enjoyed the story, and now need the second book. And hopefully more than two.
For the grammar police - the copy I read still has lots of editing to be done - I hope the actual sale version has been edited better.
And don't worry, I didn't spoil everything. So get this one before reading the second one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 14, 2026
Following in the footsteps of epic adventures like,The Sword and the Stone and David Eddings Belgariad, is a new adventure story of a young man and his unexpected future. Liam comes from a poor, fisherman family and expects to follow his father as a net mender when his life is violently upended. During a massive storm he rescues an otherworldly animal from beyond the Veil, the place where people capable of Bonding go to find their Bonded animal. But when the Wyvern is accused of murder and Liam is accused of illegally being it into Saltreach, the town turns against him and vows to hunt the Wyvern for his crimes. Liam can't understand how he Bonded Ruki outside of the Longest Night, but he can't deny their connection to each other. As Ruki trys to protect them they are hunted from Liam's home by militia, Bonded warriors and mysterious assassins all trying to use Liam to capture and control Ruki. Liam's journey to Evarra and the High Archon are just being in this exciting debut to the Longest Night series.
October 27, 2025
This story is well crafted with great detail, emotions described in such detail that you feel everything the characters feel. This young boy who belongs to one of the poorest families. He has been mistreated by all but his one friend who ironically is the daughter of the town leader. During a horrific storm, while searching the lowest tier of living quarters looking for his father, he finds a creature is trapped under a wooden boat. He manages to free the creature but when he touches the creature while moving the boat he feels some kind of weird connection. There is something called a bonding and a pairing. A human is then connected to this creature for life and they are the champions of their town for life. The creatures come from the other realm. The rest of the story keeps you on the edge of your seats. This story is geared toward children aged 9 to adulthood. I highly recommend it.
I was asked to review this book.
I was asked to review this book.
August 16, 2026
*****this review is for an advanced reader copy********
If you’re looking for a quick jump into a fantasy world with magical creatures and the beginnings of an epic journey, then this story is for you. Liam lives in a small fishing town and when a giant storm comes before the Longest NIght - a unusual creature comes with it. Liam quickly has to learn what it means to be strong, brave and independent.
Plot wise - it does leave you wanting more, which is good there are multiple stories (books) in this series.
Character wise - I do like the MMC and his history. You get a lot of his thoughts since its first POV. I definitely would like a third person POV or thoughts from other characters.
Structure wise? - It’s good. I do like its short. As you move through the story it does pick up
I think I would recommend this for a fiction/literature class. Its unique, has elements of epic fantasy and is short enough you’re not spending hours on a 700+ book.
If you’re looking for a quick jump into a fantasy world with magical creatures and the beginnings of an epic journey, then this story is for you. Liam lives in a small fishing town and when a giant storm comes before the Longest NIght - a unusual creature comes with it. Liam quickly has to learn what it means to be strong, brave and independent.
Plot wise - it does leave you wanting more, which is good there are multiple stories (books) in this series.
Character wise - I do like the MMC and his history. You get a lot of his thoughts since its first POV. I definitely would like a third person POV or thoughts from other characters.
Structure wise? - It’s good. I do like its short. As you move through the story it does pick up
I think I would recommend this for a fiction/literature class. Its unique, has elements of epic fantasy and is short enough you’re not spending hours on a 700+ book.
November 30, 2025
A whizbang start thrusts the reader right into the action, a fantastic way to start a series. Strong world building, though takes a few chapters to understand that our protagonist is not only low on the totem pole, but that his whole region is as well. The descriptions are great, it's easy to get a sense of the place. Less detail is given to the human characters, but it's made it for with the descriptive imagery. One I will definitely be recommending to fantasy fans, especially my students who are huge fans of anything to do with large scale fantasy creatures. Plus teaching moment as we can discuss folktale mythology and the differences between wyverns and dragons!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 6, 2026
*I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.*
I love this this story. I was hooked from the very beginning. After a long time, I found such a story that compelled me to end it. Even when I was at my day job, I couldn't help but thinking about Liam and his wyvern Ruki. The world building shows how harsh and poor condition Liam and his fellow dwellers live in. It was really fresh and new experience for me to read such world building. There are times when I felt that the author might be at the beginning level, but I really appreciate his concept and his endeavor to present it to us. I wish him all the best for his up upcoming books. I'm gonna read the next book in this series too.
I love this this story. I was hooked from the very beginning. After a long time, I found such a story that compelled me to end it. Even when I was at my day job, I couldn't help but thinking about Liam and his wyvern Ruki. The world building shows how harsh and poor condition Liam and his fellow dwellers live in. It was really fresh and new experience for me to read such world building. There are times when I felt that the author might be at the beginning level, but I really appreciate his concept and his endeavor to present it to us. I wish him all the best for his up upcoming books. I'm gonna read the next book in this series too.
October 10, 2025
The Longest Night: A Tale of a Boy Who Rode A Wyvern was a very entertaining read. It had good world building, likable characters, and a unique story. Parts of it felt like they may be a bit violent for some of the younger readers but for mature youths, this would be a fun book to read.
The only issue I had with this book was that there were quite a few grammatical errors. They did not deter from the story too much but it definitely could use an editorial once over and some polish. Overall it was an enjoyable book to read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The only issue I had with this book was that there were quite a few grammatical errors. They did not deter from the story too much but it definitely could use an editorial once over and some polish. Overall it was an enjoyable book to read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 5, 2026
Liam is an ordinary boy from the poor side of town who saves a Wyvern and ends up on a path far away from his home and family.
This book has all the elements of high fantasy, a secret meeting in the night, mysterious threats from unknown lands, mystical beings, magical and non magical threats and an ordinary boy who is thrown in to an adventure, all using language and concepts that are easily accessible to upper primary school aged readers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book has all the elements of high fantasy, a secret meeting in the night, mysterious threats from unknown lands, mystical beings, magical and non magical threats and an ordinary boy who is thrown in to an adventure, all using language and concepts that are easily accessible to upper primary school aged readers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 12, 2026
Plot, characters, storytelling - definitely at least 4 stars.
Spelling/editing - atrocious.
The whole book could have been a bit longer for my taste, some of the events a bit more "fleshed" out, but on the whole, I like this (with the exception of spelling and some bad grammar errors, or possible re-doing sentences gone wrong)
I might get the next one.
Spelling/editing - atrocious.
The whole book could have been a bit longer for my taste, some of the events a bit more "fleshed" out, but on the whole, I like this (with the exception of spelling and some bad grammar errors, or possible re-doing sentences gone wrong)
I might get the next one.
October 29, 2025
Great book!
This book is quite an interesting read! Indeed, it would be a great way to introduce young readers to a whole new world of fantasy. Great for young and old readers alike!
This book is quite an interesting read! Indeed, it would be a great way to introduce young readers to a whole new world of fantasy. Great for young and old readers alike!
December 20, 2025
this book is a very interesting young adult book, Liam is a very intriguing charter, that has so much potential for growth and story. I cant wait to read the next one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 20, 2026
I don’t like to say anything bad about books, but the story just didn’t capture me. I did love have Liam and Ruki met and how protective he was over Liam.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 22, 2026
Kept me interested throughout too bad it's book one in a series I don't usually buy books that stretch out over many, but I enjoyed what I read and would recommend it to folks who don't mind purchasing several books to finish a good read.
January 25, 2026
Even at a quick glance and for another independent author, this is much better than I expected it to be!
January 22, 2026
This was a fun epic Adult fantasy book that was a good time. The characters and world building were great!
August 25, 2026
What a grewt start to a new world. I can't wait to see where the author takes this. A quick read that brings you in with the first storm and keeps you there all the way through to the end. The initial world-building will have you intrigued. Bring on the next one.
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