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Dragons have risen from their millennium-long slumber to devour the world’s magic, threatening to exterminate all life on the planet. Azalea, a daughter of the Sylva, emerges from her seedpod into this world at war with the afterimages of her destiny echoing across her mind. But following a predestined course isn’t something Azalea is interested in…
Dragons have risen from their millennium-long slumber to devour the world’s magic, threatening to exterminate all life on the planet. Azalea, a daughter of the Sylva, emerges from her seedpod into this world at war with the afterimages of her destiny echoing across her mind. But following a predestined course isn’t something Azalea is interested in…
Benjamin Fletcher
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About The Author
Benjamin Fletcher has always been a fan of science fiction and fantasy adventures, enthralled not only by the mainstream series of his childhood but also by the fantastical worlds brought to life by video game companies through art and storytelling.
Benjamin’s writing is a culmination of his love for fantasy, combined with his desire to see more romance stories that explore a complicated yet healthy relationship dynamic between their main characters and what happens after “happily ever after.”
Mission Statement:
“To write the story I always wanted to see. To write for readers who crave fantasy stories with dragons and danger, yes, but also complicated relationships, gentle romance, and characters who carry the kind of emotional bruises that feel real."
Mission Statement:
“To write the story I always wanted to see. To write for readers who crave fantasy stories with dragons and danger, yes, but also complicated relationships, gentle romance, and characters who carry the kind of emotional bruises that feel real.
About The book
Azalea: (Part 1)
From Dream to Nightmare
"Azalea" is an epic action-adventure that explores a complex yet healthy relationship dynamic among its main characters, incorporating themes of personal choice and navigating difficult emotions, such as anger, desire, and heartache.
THE WORLD FACES EXTINCTION.
Dragons—ravenous beasts of immense elemental power—have risen from their millennium-long slumber to devour the world's magic. Their rise threatens to exterminate all life on the planet…as they have done countless times.
Azalea, a daughter of the Sylva, born of a giant, sentient tree, awakens into this world at war. She emerges fully grown from her seedpod with the afterimages of her destiny echoing across her mind.
But following a predestined course isn't something Azalea is interested in. Straying from her intended path, Azalea meets Joseph, an enigmatic human ranger with a predestined fate of his own.
TOGETHER, WILL THE PAIR BE ABLE TO SURVIVE THE ONSLAUGHT OF THE DRAGONS?
Dragons—ravenous beasts of immense elemental power—have risen from their millennium-long slumber to devour the world's magic. Their rise threatens to exterminate all life on the planet…as they have done countless times.
Azalea, a daughter of the Sylva, born of a giant, sentient tree, awakens into this world at war. She emerges fully grown from her seedpod with the afterimages of her destiny echoing across her mind.
But following a predestined course isn't something Azalea is interested in. Straying from her intended path, Azalea meets Joseph, an enigmatic human ranger with a predestined fate of his own.
Upcoming Announcements & Events
Azalea Part 2 coming in Fall 2026.
The hardcover edition of Part 1 has been published and is currently available on my BookBaby store page.
The audiobook edition is currently in progress and will be available soon.
The Paperback, Hardcover, and eBook formats are currently available on my BookBaby store page.
The Audiobook edition of Azalea part 1 is currently in progress and will be available soon.
Azalea Part 2 coming in Fall 2026.
The hardcover edition of Part 1 will be available on my BookBaby store page within the next two weeks. The official Amazon release date is February 20th. Stay tuned for updates.
The audiobook edition is currently in progress and will be available soon.
Azalea Series Updates
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Join the Sylva Circle and stay one step ahead of the world falling apart.
Reader Q&A Sessions
Digital meetups happen throughout the year.
Talk about characters, world building, emotional themes, and writing the series.
- Details will be posted here as they’re scheduled.
- Book Milestones
- Sales updates. New editions.
- You’ll find anything worth celebrating here.
Convention & Signing Events
When you add appearances, this space becomes your guide.
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Upcoming Announcements & Events
Azalea Series Updates
The newsletter and social media sites send out new chapters, lore drops, and behind-the-scenes content.
- Want to know when Part 2 comes out?
- When does new character art come out?
- When will dragons come back in the next part?
Join the Sylva Circle and stay one step ahead of the world falling apart.
Reader Q&A Sessions
Digital meetups happen throughout the year.
Talk about characters, world building, emotional themes, and writing the series.
- Details will be posted here as they’re scheduled.
- Book Milestones
- Sales updates. New editions.
- You’ll find anything worth celebrating here.
Convention & Signing Events
When you add appearances, this space becomes your guide.
Azalea: Part 1 – From Dream to Nightmare: Exploring Trauma and Heroism in A World Ravaged by Dragons
Azalea: Part 1 – From Dream to Nightmare: Exploring Ideology, Magic, and Survival in Epic Fantasy
Azalea: Part 1 – From Dream to Nightmare: Exploring Ideology, Magic, and Survival in Epic Fantasy
Azalea: Part 1 – From Dream to Nightmare: Identity and Transformation: Characters on the Edge of Humanity
Azalea: Part 1 – From Dream to Nightmare: Necromancy, Magic, and Ethical Dilemmas in Fantasy Worlds
Azalea: Part 1 – From Dream to Nightmare: When Political Intrigue Meets War: Thorn, Mogra, and the Fragility of Alliances
Azalea: Part 1 – From Dream to Nightmare: Sylvan Mysticism and Sentient Plant-Beings in Fantasy Storytelling
Azalea: Part 1 – From Dream to Nightmare: Facing Colossal Threats: Abysseus, Titans, and the Stakes of War
Azalea: Part 1 – From Dream to Nightmare: Love, Sacrifice, and the Human Cost of War
Azalea: Part 1 – From Dream to Nightmare: Not All Heroes Escape the Dragon
Azalea: Part 1 – From Dream to Nightmare: Love Between Species: When Fantasy Challenges the Idea of “Other”
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