The Dominion calls it tradition-a spectacle of blood and survival, where the strong rise and the weak are forgotten. Every cycle, contenders are chosen, forced into an arena where strategy is just as deadly as steel. This time, the rules have changed. More names. More bodies. Fewer chances to make it out alive.
Kian Vale never wanted to be a contender. He's spent his life in the shadows of Veyla, a city where survival is its own kind of victory. But when the selection pulls him into the brutal game, he has no choice but to fight. Alongside him are Lena, a strategist whose secrets could shift the game itself, and Reis, a wildcard with a talent for destruction.
The Dominion claims the game is fair. That skill and strength decide the victor. But as Kian battles through the trials, he begins to see the truth-this was never about winning. It was about control. And the moment he stops playing by their rules, he becomes more than just another pawn in their game. He becomes a threat.
Some will fight for survival. Kian will fight for something more. Because legends aren't chosen. They're made.
✅ A gripping dystopian thriller packed with twists and high-stakes action
✅ Perfect for readers who love cunning strategists, reluctant heroes, and ruthless competition
✅ For fans of immersive world-building, shocking betrayals, and the cost of defiance