Books by K N Nguyen

The world isn''t black and white, why should our stories be?There is often a moment when we discover the world is nothing like the fairy tales we grew up with. It''s grittier, darker, more complex. Perception isn''t always reality. Sometimes there''s another layer, another angle that demands acknowledgement. Each tale within The First Stain peels back those preconceived layers to expose the cracks in our not-so-perfect world. The First Stain showcases stories with a twist-from haunted visions to heartbreaking omens; vigilante justice to survival amidst metaphysical hellscapes. Enter a fantastical world where karma is Law-merciless and unforgiving. Discover the addiction of memory, and the regrets secreted therein. Within The First Stain, fears become nightmares. Nightmares become reality, and sometimes, the worst that could happen, comes to pass.These thirteen short stories by new and published authors delve into the themes of death, justice, family, redemption, and ugly truths bound in beautiful lies.

Exhausted, the warriors of Zanir, Alocar, and Xan return to their homelands to heal and bury their dead. Alliances have been broken. Power has shifted. New threats start to emerge in the land of Corinth. Amidst the chaos, previously isolated nations are making their move and positioning themselves to strike. Unseen forces guide their hands, pushing them to attack.Now that Wyrd is god-blessed, his inhibitions have been all but forgotten as he seeks to usurp Len's power. Struggling with the shame of his defeat, the young general grapples with maintaining control of his people while keeping his childhood friend in check.Pharn's resources are spread thin and its leadership is fractured. Cienna is forced to take up her father's mantle to try and keep order. However, the danger may not lie from Man, but the gods that walk the earth.War is looming. No one is safe.