Introduction: The world teeters on the edge of ruin. The Seven Deadly New Gods鈥攕upervillains of unfathomable power鈥攚age a global war, leaving nations in ashes. As factions clash in the shadows, a young thief and his apprentice are about to steal something that could change everything.Kenver never wanted to be a criminal, but survival demands it. By day, he鈥檚 a student; by night, a skilled thief navigating the underworld. But when a heist goes wrong, he ends up bonded to a mysterious, glowing shard鈥攁n artifact that grants him abilities no human should have and that paints a target on his back. Now, he must rely on his wits, skills, and an eccentric new apprentice with a penchant for disguise to stay ahead of those who want him dead.Forced into an uneasy alliance with a dangerous cult, they鈥檙e thrown into a high-stakes mission: infiltrate a billionaire鈥檚 island rumored to hold an artifact of untold power, steal it, and escape before any vengeful "New God" descends.But power always comes at a price. As secrets unravel and the true nature of the shards emerges, Kenver and Rabbit must gamble everything鈥攂ecause in a world where good and evil have lost all meaning, family, and survival may be the only things worth fighting for.The Shards of One is a relentless fusion of high-octane action, dark humor, and sci-fi and fantasy intrigue鈥攚here trust is a risk, power is a curse, and chaos is inevitable._________________________________________________________________An aspiring new author who has big dreams but a non-sensical mind. PS the cover...