by deadalus
Book One, Two and Three of Aetherborn are out now on Kindle and Audible! Thorne’s life shatters when he discovers the truth about his heritage, he is Aetherborn, bound to a power others would kill to control. Forced into hiding, he must survive in a world of ruthless guilds, dangerous factions, and constant betrayal, relying on wit, manipulation, and raw aetheric power. Strength alone isn’t enough. To live, Thorne must play political games, outmaneuver enemies behind friendly smiles, and resist the growing power within him, one that threatens to consume him as much as it protects him. What to Expect: Dark fantasy with intense action and deadly intrigue Assassin guilds, political scheming, and backstabbing allies Ancient aetheric powers and dangerous progression A morally gray protagonist shaped by survival Release Schedule: T-W-T-F Chapters range from 2,000–3,500 words.Support me on Patreon for up to 20 chapters early access. Note: Book One of Aetherborn is now out on Kindle and Audible! Go check it out!
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Rank updated 2 Oct 2026, 08:18 UTC
Entry forecast updated 2 Oct 2026, 08:18 UTC
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Readers arrive, few stick
Traffic is strong, but conversion trails comparable stories. The usual suspects are the blurb, the cover and the opening chapters — fixing the hook multiplies everything the existing traffic brings.
Benchmarks: 8,060 active Royal Road stories, percentiles within the 150+ chapters band, cohort of 2026-07-02. Conversion is measured as followers gained per 1,000 views over the recent window.
