OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT PREVIEW
FAITH POWER AND TRUTH HOLY WARS
The opening stories

Read the Story in Order

Start at the Lantern. Follow the connections between Sparkles Rebellion, Marcus Hale, and Rowan 7 as their lives become part of a larger story.

The larger storyline is in development.

The first seven connected stories are available to read in order. All seven parts include illustrated PDFs; Parts 6 and 7 also include a complete text download. The larger storyline continues to develop.

Start with The Lantern
  1. Sparkles performing at the Lantern
    Story 1 · Complete · Illustrated

    The Lantern

    Marcus Hale + Sparkles Rebellion

    A night at the Lantern brings Marcus and Sparkles together when an ordinary performance becomes a rescue.

    Read story 1Watch · 3 narrated partsDownload illustrated PDF
  2. Sparkles pauses at the dressing-room mirror
    Story 2 · Complete · Illustrated

    The Eye Between the Signals

    Rowan 7 + Sparkles Rebellion

    An unexpected warning introduces Sparkles to Rowan 7—and begins a connection tested by difficult choices.

    Read story 2Download illustrated PDF
  3. Marcus and his captain at the tunnel command post
    Story 3 · Complete · Illustrated

    While There Is Still a Chance

    Rowan 7 + Marcus Hale

    A flooded train tunnel brings Marcus and Rowan together, where incomplete information must meet human judgment.

    Read story 3Download illustrated PDF
  4. Vale arrives at the firehouse with breakfast
    Story Part 4 · Complete · Illustrated

    Breakfast at the Firehouse

    Adrian Vale + Marcus Hale

    After watching the tunnel rescue coverage, Vale visits the firehouse with breakfast and questions about Rowan.

    Read Part 4Download illustrated PDF
  5. Adrian Vale waits for contact from Rowan
    Story Part 5 · Illustrated

    Story Part 5

    Waiting for Rowan, Adrian Vale develops an ambitious proposal, seeks expert advice, and receives a referral with unexplained gaps.

    Read Part 5Download illustrated PDF
  6. Vale reads Sloan’s appointment reply in his office
    Story Part 6 · Complete · Illustrated

    The Appointment and Mental Chess

    Sloan’s appointment leaves Vale time to pursue quantum computing and military AI. At Aegis, Dr. Mercer tests the judgment behind his proposal.

    Read Part 6Download illustrated PDF
  7. Vale and Sloan discuss his proposal at the coffee shop
    Story Part 7 · Complete · Illustrated

    The Consultation

    Vale brings an ambitious plan to his first meeting with Mira Sloane. A familiar Horizon diagram gives her a reason to keep listening—and gives him a reaction to remember.

    Read Part 7Download illustrated PDF

Story illustrations are AI-generated under William Byrd’s direction. Original Holy Wars card artwork is hand-drawn by William Byrd.

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These companion stories are separate reading choices; they are not additional numbered chapters in the opening sequence.

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