I slowly opened my eyes. My head was swimming, and a dull pain surrounded my throat. I was thirsty. That was the first thing I noticed. I licked my dry lips as my surroundings faded into focus. My body ached, and I realized it was because I was tightly bound to a metal chair in the middle of an empty room. The barren concrete walls were stained and dirty, and the floor beneath my bare feet was cold and slightly wet.
A single bulb dangling from the ceiling by a string lit the room. It cast...
Josiah Cornell
Josiah Cornell is a storyteller who blends epic fantasy with raw emotion and profound depth. With a background in counseling, probation services, and social housing procurement, his writing is infused with psychological realism, rich world-building, and characters shaped by their struggles and triumphs. His experiences working with vulnerable individuals, ex-offenders, and those seeking a second chance have given him a deep understanding of resilience, redemption, and the human need for belonging—themes that resonate throughout his storytelling. His debut novel, *The Emerald Guardians*, showcases his passion for intricate narratives, deep foreshadowing, and the power of personal transformation. Beyond its fantasy setting, the book highlights real-world mental health struggles, including anxiety, failure, abandonment, and the burden of expectations. Through its characters, Josh explores the inner battles we all face, demonstrating that courage is not the absence of fear but the choice to move forward despite it. As a writer who believes in crafting experiences rather than just stories, Josh's work is known for immersive tension, layered character arcs, and a sense of fate intertwined with every choice. When he isn't lost in the worlds he creates, he explores new landscapes, embraces adventure, and finds inspiration in the untamed beauty of nature. With an uncompromising vision for his work, Josh is dedicated to taking readers on a journey that lasts long after the last page is turned. *The Emerald Guardians* is just the beginning—his storytelling is a force waiting to unfold.
Josiah Cornell is a storyteller who blends epic fantasy with raw emotion and profound depth. With a background in counseling, probation services, and social housing procurement, his writing is infused with psychological realism, rich world-building, and characters shaped by their struggles and triumphs. His experiences working with vulnerable individuals, ex-offenders, and those seeking a second chance have given him a deep understanding of...
The Emerald Guardians
Hougun Manor
Deep in the wild heart of Cumbria, where ancient forests whisper forgotten secrets and ley lines pulse with a potent energy just beneath the earth’s surface, a legendary tale unfolds, forged from fire and blood. Talon Valskar, the reluctant lord of the imposing Hougun Manor, never aspired to greatness; he preferred the quiet life amid his...
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Some stories are planned. Others demand to be told.
The Emerald Guardians wasn’t just an idea I had—it was something that grew inside me, refusing to stay silent. It started as a fantasy, a world filled with magic, war, and destiny. But as I wrote, I realised something I hadn’t expected.
This book wasn’t just fiction. It was a reflection of everything I had carried inside me for years.
I was writing about ley lines, warriors, and ancient powers. But what I had indeed written was the fear of...
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