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The Lost Shadow Boys

After the Great Fae War, a dark witch enslaved the young boys in her Mantlerealm’s mines and cast an Oblivion Spell that erased their existence from memory. Forgotten by the world, the Lost Shadow Boys survive under Jayce’s leadership through secret training, strategy, and fierce loyalty to each other.

Jayce

To protect them, he lost himself. When the boys were captured and thrown into the hellish Mantlerealm mines, Jayce stepped up as their leader. He took punishment for others and helped them grow into capable, smart, kind men. The witch noticed. She brought him to her twisted castle and cursed him so he cannot move against her. As he left, he took a book on dark magic. He knows it could turn him, but he has to find a way to survive—and protect the boys. But, did he steal the book, or was he set up to take it?

Tashuhunka “Tash”

The only boy in the realm to escape capture during the Great War, Tash learns from his grandfather through dreamwalks. At great risk, he sneaks into the mines to bring the boys supplies. On the night of the epic battle, he found two-year-old Chloe in a muddy ditch and took her to his hideout deep in the forest. Discovering a birthmark in the shape of Fairydom’s crest on her neck, he swore to himself that he would protect her.

The A Team

Parker, Leo, Beav, LB and Max—the core of the tribe. Tech, invention, surveillance, espionage, strategy: they are key to every successful mission run in the mines. On the surface, the boys are obedient under guard of their captors—but actually they run a sleek operation to keep everyone alive and prepare for their escape.

Parker

When the dragons took the toddlers, Parker assumed the role of the adult.A member of the elite A Team, Parker also runs B Unit, directing X, Romeo, Echo, Oracle, and Mother in the execution of their most critical missions. He embodies the highest level of performance, seamlessly transitioning from strategic command to high-speed physical action.

LB

The smallest boy, he has a knack for invention and getting into trouble. Together with Max, he leads the team’s computer and technical work. He is constantly working on a plan.

Max

Working closely with LB, Max helps lead the technical side of the boys’ plans and explores ways to make their underground operations work. He runs the music for all the missions—it keeps the timing.

Leo

Leo trains more than anyone. He hasn’t been in any fights yet; they are so heavily guarded that fighting back would be deadly, but his skills almost match Jayce’s. A philosopher, he is unusually positive.

Beav

Beav is the counterpart to Leo. Skeptical, rough, and really strong. He and Leo are nearly opposites, and the best of friends. Beav is a gentle giant.

Hagla

Hagla will greet you warmly. She’ll offer you an éclair. She keeps lovely guest rooms. None of this is good news.

Zenuvius

Some villains have layers. This one has fire.

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