The Fool's Errand Signed Paperback
 
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An abandoned son determined to change his fate. An overlooked barkeep aching to flee her obligations. And a cosmic force that will forever entwine their destinies.

Emelle St. King is the nameless tavern barkeep featured briefly in all the grand adventure stories. She pours their ale, cleans their rooms, and blends into obscurity where she's never mentioned again. She's used to it. She's used to being forgotten. To being nameless. She's resolved to be the side character in everyone else's stories.

And unfortunately, she's also used to the soul-deep yearning for an adventure of her own. One like all the greats have had. She's used to the question that plagues her. Burns in her chest as she pours yet another ale for yet another Hero who will be on his way come morning, never to think of Emelle or her tavern again.

When will it be her turn?

Lars Winter is the bastard son of King Winthorpe, ruler of the Kingdom of Wellsmore. With violence against its citizens on the rise, Lars decides change is on the horizon. Knowing he can only ascend the throne as a Hero, Lars resolves to enter into a celestial trial, any celestial trial. He will force the Fates to grant him Hero status. He will dethrone his father and save his crumbling kingdom.

Lars knows this will be near impossible; only royals are given a destiny by the Fates. Only royals are granted Hero status upon fulfilling their prophecies. He doesn't care. He'll start by visiting the distant village in the rural lands of Mistwood, where newly minted Heroes frequently pass through, sharing their perilous exploits and grandiose tales. He will find the information he seeks, find the trials he must complete, no matter the cost.

He will weave his own destiny.

When will they learn only the Fates control destiny?
 
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Other tropes include:
+ trials
+ riddles
+ destiny
+ curvy FMC
+ shadow powers
+ medium burn (with plenty of open door spice!)
 
TFE is told in third person, and is dual-POV. It includes dark and mature themes and is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18. A complete list of triggers and content warnings will be available in the back of the book or on my website.