by Hugh Oatfield
Jake is a thief. He has survived his whole life by reading people, bending rules, and staying one step ahead. He never believed in magic… until he steals it. A relic from the College of Magic pulls him into a hidden realm of living mist, where emotion shapes reality and control means survival. What begins as curiosity quickly becomes a dangerous path of trial, failure, and hard-earned growth. But Jake is not the only one touched by the mist. Across the world, others are shaped by its power: allies, rivals, hunters, and those who see further than he does.Jessica is the college Star Student, but that is not enough to save a dying friend. Her quest for hidden knowledge will lead her into the world, where her powers will be ruthlessly tested. Beyond the trails, she will have to decide where her allegiance lies... if she can remember who she is. The Name We Carve is an ongoing epic progression fantasy driven by evolving characters, intersecting paths, and consequences that ripple far beyond a single choice.Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge
