After being told useless he climbs to the top
When the world calls you worthless, rise to become the legend they never expected
- Fantasy
In the kingdom of Aetheria, your worth is measured by the wings you command. For William Excelsior, failing to bond with a High-Drake wasn't just a disappointment—it was a life sentence to the bottom of the social caste. Labeled 'useless' by the elite and relegated to the filth of the dragon pens, William is a man with no future. But destiny has a different plan. When he discovers Spark, a sickly, rejected runt dragon, William finds a kindred spirit in the shadows. Through grueling training and the brutal mentorship of a disgraced general, he learns that true power isn't inherited—it is forged in the fires of adversity. While the arrogant Prince Valerius prepares for a hollow tournament, an ancient darkness stirs. The Shadow-Drakes are returning, and the kingdom's glittering dragon-riders are woefully unprepared. Betrayed and cast into the deadly Wastes, William must choose: let the kingdom that mocked him burn, or rise above his pain to save it. From author William BCE Doss comes an epic tale of resilience, grit, and the humble heart of a true hero. It is time for the useless to lead.