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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
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About the author
Teddy Scot
8 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.
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!
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.
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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.
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.
January 25, 2026
Even at a quick glance and for another independent author, this is much better than I expected it to be!
January 29, 2026
This was a fun epic Adult fantasy book that was a good time. The characters and world building were great!
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