Written by Mary Haarmeyer &  Craig Beeman

When Magic Rises and Shadows Fall, Hope Hangs by a Thread… The world is shattered. Technology has failed. And in its absence, an ancient power stirs—magic, wild and unpredictable, surges through the land, reshaping reality. For Landon, a sharp-witted teenage boy with a penchant for finding trouble, survival is no longer a game. Together with his best friend, Stylist, a brilliant, resourceful, and fiercely determined adolescent girl, they must traverse a broken world ruled by chaos, where every step is haunted by creatures clawing their way out of the cursed prison known as the Umbrascend.

Unbeknownst to him, Landon holds the key to sealing the rift that has thrown their world into turmoil. Burdened with secrets, the dark wizard Griffin and his loyal dragon, Draco, pursue Landon with a desperate urgency—racing not just against time but against the shadowy terrors that hunt without mercy. Among them, a demonic witch watches with piercing eyes, hungry to claim the magic that now runs wild. With danger at every turn, Landon and Stylist must summon courage greater than the horrors they face. Their survival hinges on untapped strength, unbreakable bonds of friendship, and a flickering hope that defies the descending darkness.

Will they overcome the nightmares rising from the Umbrascend? Or will they fall as the world succumbs to an unstoppable force? Step into a world where sarcasm meets sorcery, where monsters stalk the shadows, and where survival depends on heart, wit, and will. Perfect for fans of gripping fantasy, dystopian worlds, and friendships that endure anything, Umbrascend is a breathtaking adventure you won’t want to put down.