A Hero‘s Guide to Saving the Wrong World (eBook, ePUB)

Arthur Penhaligon, a librarian in the sleepy town of Havenwood, feels trapped by his mundane existence, yearning to escape the dusty tomes and quiet routine of his life. One day, a mysterious book arrives at the Havenwood library, pulsating with an otherworldly energy. Its pages are filled with strange symbols and bound in unfamiliar leather. Intrigued, Arthur touches the book and is suddenly transported to Lumina, a vibrant and chaotic world powered by imagination and belief. However, Lumina is on the brink of collapse due to a growing apathy among its inhabitants, causing its magical energy to dwindle.Despite his fear and disbelief, Arthur realizes that returning home may not be possible, or at least, not easy, and accepts the responsibility thrust upon him. The Luminians mistake him for the ‘Chosen One,‘ prophesied to restore Lumina‘s magic, a role he reluctantly embraces. He believes he can use his knowledge of stories to save Lumina, embarking on a journey to restore the world‘s imagination and belief.Arthur learns that Lumina is divided into factions based on story genres: the Knights of Valor (fantasy), the Rogues of Shadowfen (mystery), the Gearsmiths of Mechania (steampunk), and the Bards of Cadence (musical). He finds allies in Juniper, a skeptical but quick-witted Rogue, and Barnaby ‘Barney‘ Geargrind, an eccentric Gearsmith. Together, they navigate the diverse landscapes of Lumina, encountering creatures and locations fading due to the world‘s weakening magic. Many Luminians doubt Arthur‘s ability to save them, viewing him as an unqualified outsider, and he must prove himself through acts of bravery and ingenuity, battling skepticism and the dwindling magic that threatens to consume Lumina as the trio seeks to find a cure for the Apathy Plague, a magical ailment spreading throughout Lumina, causing inhabitants to lose their imagination and hope.A powerful sorcerer, Valerius, tempts Arthur with a vision of his old life, offering him a chance to return to Havenwood and the recognition, adventure, and admiration he always craved. Arthur is torn between his desire for his old life and his growing responsibility to Lumina. Valerius is revealed to be the cause of Lumina‘s decline, feeding off the world‘s dwindling magic to gain power. Juniper and Barney are captured, leaving Arthur alone and powerless. Arthur loses faith in himself, believing he is not the hero Lumina needs, and nearly gives up, succumbing to the apathy plaguing the world.Remembering his initial desire to escape his mundane life and inspired by the courage of his allies, Arthur finds a renewed sense of purpose. He vows to save Lumina and rescue his friends, reigniting his determination to fight against Valerius and embraces his unique perspective and knowledge of stories, preparing for a final confrontation against overwhelming odds. Arthur confronts Valerius in the heart of Lumina, using his knowledge of stories to exploit the sorcerer‘s weaknesses. He rallies the Luminians, reminding them of the power of imagination and belief, leading them to unite against the darkness. Arthur channels the collective belief of Lumina‘s inhabitants, creating a surge of magical energy that defeats Valerius and restores the world‘s magic, choosing to remain in Lumina, embracing his role as a guardian and storyteller, becoming the hero he was meant to be, and finding fulfillment in saving a world that needed him.