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Stephen B Bagley

1 bookFantasyAdventureDark Fantasy

Stephen B Bagley is a passionate storyteller specializing in epic and dark fantasy filled with immersive worldbuilding, complex magic systems, and unforgettable characters. Drawing inspiration from classic adventure tales and sprawling wilderness lore, he crafts high-stakes narratives that explore sacrifice, resilience, and wonder. When he is not writing about rogue spellcasters and fearsome beasts, Stephen enjoys reading vintage fantasy, hiking rugged backcountry trails, and studying ancient history. Dragons Gather is his latest fantasy novel. Connect with Stephen online to discover more stories, updates, and upcoming releases.

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Dragons Gather

Dragons Gather

  • Fantasy
  • Adventure

In the traveling Circus of Dragons, Stefean Ka'Nikilos survives by sleight of hand. Born Dammed—holding vast magical power yet lacking the internal channels to wield it—he hides behind cheap parlor tricks to keep from being hunted. Everything shatters when the troupe takes in Maladora, an enigmatic fortune teller fleeing the tyrannical Mage Galekarn. She is no ordinary performer, but an escaped mind witch carrying dangerous truths. As Galekarn's ruthless Dreadmen track them across the Empire, the circus plunges into the uncharted Wilderness, where ancient Haunts roam and dark experiments harvest the primal essence of dragons. When Maladora is captured and dragged into the heart of Galekarn's fortress, Stefean faces an impossible choice. To rescue the woman he loves and free the enslaved creatures of fire, he must attempt the forbidden Ritual of Valargena and break the seals on his dormant magic—even if unleashing the deluge destroys everything he holds dear. Dragons Gather is a sweeping dark fantasy adventure of forbidden sorcery, daring rebellion, and the untamed power that rises when all hope seems lost.