Desiderium

 In Progress
Updates on this series' status will be posted periodically

1/30/2021 - Desiderium has expanded to a series. Currently there are five planned books. Book One, "Desiderium" and Book Two, "Imbroglio" both have finished first drafts and are in editing stages. 

When it comes to your deepest desire, the question isn't “How much do you want it,” but “What are you willing to do to get it?”

Friends made enemies. A soldier made a thief. A girl made a dragon. When you’re on a quest for that which you want the most, you don’t set out to watch the world burn, it just happens. The hardest thing to do - besides staying alive - is not losing yourself. For a witch, a hiker, and a thief, each will have to help the others to keep such from happening as they find their stories intertwined with that of a dark wizard.

Desiderium by S.M. Taylor is a fantasy/adventure that follows the lives of four characters as they discover that in the game of desire, there is much to gain, but everything to lose. 

Desiderium//Book One

Charlie was trying to enjoy the last hike of the season and escape her demons, Brielle was on the verge of magical discovery regarding Doorways when their paths converged. The two decide to run away together, Charlie returning with Brielle to her home Realm. This new world is not without it's own problems. A Dark Wizard is on the verge of taking over; more than that, he has bad blood with Brielle. Before long, Charlie and Brielle find themselves not only racing to find a way to protect themselves, but the entire city of Taelmerath as well. 

Extras:

Curious what I write to? It varies with my mood. Sometimes it has to be instrumental so I can concentrate on my words; other times a certain song has me so inspired I put it on repeat. For this series in particular, I crafted an entire playlist. For those interested, here ya go:

DESIDERIUM PLAYLIST