Been a Long Wait—Let’s Talk About It
So, I read this wild story the other day. Some guy at a park sees a homeless man napping on a bench and thinks, “Hey, why not chuck a rock at him for laughs?” Bad move. The homeless guy wakes up, pulls a knife, and chases him for six blocks. That got me grinning—but it also got me thinking about choices…which then got me thinking about Brotherhood of the Wolf: Lesser Evil.
See, that whole “lesser of two evils” concept? It’s everywhere. We’re always picking between crummy options—especially in fantasy books. You know the drill: same old tropes, heroes that don’t feel real, Muslim characters that sound like they were Googled instead of lived. I’m over it. I bet you are too. That’s why I’ve been working on this for so long—and after all the teasing, it’s finally ready to be in your hands.
Brotherhood of the Wolf: Lesser Evil (Chapter 0) is a 28-page dark fantasy graphic novel. You’ve got 15 pages of prose that pull you in deep, plus 13 pages of greyscale art by Aurelio Mazzara that’s honestly kind of haunting. It’s set in Byzantine Constantinople—a place that feels alive, messy, and real. You’ll meet Nikephoros, a young man facing some ugly choices, and it’s all wrapped up in one standalone story. No endless filler full of boring exposition.
Here’s what I think you’ll love:
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A hero who’s got layers—not some flat stereotype. He’s us.
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A setting that’s so vivid you can almost smell the streets.
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Art that sticks with you—it’s pretty AND it’s got soul.
People are saying some cool stuff about it:
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“Riveting… Easy to Pick Up and Hard to Put Down” – Midwest Book Review
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“A Unique Graphic Novella Unlike Any Other on the Market” – Feathered Quill Reviews
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“Dark, Compelling… Political Intrigue, Secrets, and Supernatural Forces” – Literary Titan
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“Gladiatorial Combat, Vampires, and Ghouls… Plenty to Marvel at and Wince Over” – Seattle Book Review
It’s a print-only first edition, and you can grab it now.
Not sure? No pressure—there’s a 30-day risk-free trial. Check it out, and if it’s not your thing, just send it back.
But here’s the deal: I’ve been hyping this to you for ages, and the early bird price won’t stick around forever. I’d hate for you to miss out after all this buildup.
Swing by talesofkhayr.com/lesser-evil and snag yours before it jumps. Oh, and one more thing—it’s got this quiet heartbeat from the Quran, “fear Allah all you can.” You might catch it, you might not. Either way, it’s a ride worth taking.
Wes Al-Dhaher
P.S. Nikephoros starts here—tunnels, shadows, and a mother with secrets. You’re gonna want to see this. talesofkhayr.com/lesser-evil
