What happens when a pessimistic mage fails at magic school?     Among the diverse people of the ancient fantastical city of Athfens is the Mage August. He must fight his way through mages, monsters and worse to thrive among the cruel. There are no heroes in this story, it is a question of how long can he live. No one can escape death.  An original dark fantasy adventure in first-person present-tense. It is a cynical take on power fantasy stories.  *Thanks Asviloka for the Cover Art*