Tragedy or Majesty- Dreams Come True and Nightmares Too

Velli can’t fail anymore. In a world that's made for monsters and gods, his friends have been slaughtered, his mother is a breath away from death, and the woman he loves might soon be gone. Even better, while most people have powers, Velli has a curse that holds him back. But there's a dangerous opportunity: he can trade his curse for power. Power that can get him the girl he loves, protect those around him from dying like his friends did, and power that can save his mother's life. To get this power he must capture legends, monsters, and murderers - beings that have thrived while he has suffered. The more he collects, the more powerful he will become. What begins as a desperate bid for survival spirals into something darker as Velli discovers just how much of his humanity he's willing to sacrifice. A few lies. A little violence. Each compromise pulls him deeper into the abyss. This world breaks everyone eventually. For Velli, it ends one of two ways: Tragedy or Majesty. What readers can expect- A morally complex protagonist willing to cross lines Using strategy to win High-stakes conflicts with legendary beings Romance subplot that can end in love or heartbreak Visceral, immersive action sequences A soft magic system full of mystery Multiple different origins of the world. It's up to the reader to decide what's true.