Foss Fiction
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Creator: Michael B. Foss
Solo Fantasy Serial Audio Book
Synopsis:
Welcome to "The Guardian of Ailos," the debut season of Foss Fiction - where ordinary friendships lead to extraordinary adventures.
In a quiet corner of our world, twelve-year-olds Nelson and Syd are about to discover that some books hold more than just stories. When they stumble upon an ancient tome containing a mysterious gemstone, their everyday lives transform into an epic quest neither could have imagined.
The book's magical pages reveal an incredible truth: Syd is the prophesied Guardian of Ailos, a world that previously existed purely in her mother's bedtime stories. With an enraged dragon threatening to reduce their realm to ashes, these two best friends must grow beyond their years and embrace a destiny larger than themselves.
Join Nelson and Syd, as each chapter brings new wonders, dangerous challenges, and the kind of courage that only comes from facing the unknown together.
"The Guardian of Ailos" is more than just a fantasy tale - it's a story about friendship, destiny, and finding strength in the most unexpected places. Perfect for fans of "The Chronicles of Narnia," "The Neverending Story," and "Percy Jackson," this 18-chapter audio journey will captivate listeners of all ages.
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Format: Audio Book
Continuity: Serial
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Solo
Narrator: Third Person
Genres: Fantasy
Soundscape: Voices only
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Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT
Welcome to the Finale. This is the final three chapters of The Guardian of Ailos. Our weary travelers take on their final challenge. Bind the dragon, or earth will face certain destruction.
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 18
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 21:18:22 GMT
Hoping to catch the dragon sleeping, Rose wanders into the throne room, alone—the fate of the children and their world, resting solely on her shoulders.
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 17
Sat, 29 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT
The plan to open the dragon's door seems trivial. Nelson is tasked with two impossible feats, healing his friend with a strange incantation, and then keeping her from going after the dragon. It's going to take a miracle to get him through this one.
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 16
Sat, 22 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 15
Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT
Mina faces a familiar foe. Without her locket, she has to reach deep within to find a glimmer of hope. Her life would depend on it.
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 14
Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT
Nelson wakes to his friend muttering strange words.An army of torches approaches the mountain, and they still have no sign of Mina. Its time Nelson takes things into his own hands.
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 13
Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT
Mina leaves the children behind, in search of weapons, but the Midnight Forest holds more than just memories. Without the locket, she will be limited to the power that lives inside her. Will it be enough? Can she make it back? Or, will this trip end up like the last one, leaving Syd alone, yet again?
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 12
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT
Standing at the entrance to the dragon's realm, our heroes prepare for their final confrontation. A looming mountain of fire awaits them in a world of endless ash and darkness, while Mina leaves them to collect supplies, and Nelson wrestles with his place in all of this.
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 11
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:34:29 GMT
Reunited after a long, dark night, Nelson, Syd and Mina search for a cure to help poor Harold. What they find is much more powerful. Hope burns bright, and Nelson begins to believe in their chances for stopping the dragon.
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 10
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 9
Sun, 19 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT
In a fog-shrouded night at sea, Nelson and Syd uncover the secret map. But the map isn't the only stunning revelation that comes to light. A demon dog attacks and reveals Nelson's secret stone. All seems lost as they are faced, yet again, with the brute strength of their enemy.
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 8
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT
At sea on a mysterious ship, our heroes search for a hidden island that may hold another magical locket. While Nelson battles seasickness, Syd discovers her mother's lullaby holds the key to revealing a secret map in her magical book. But growing suspicions about their eccentric new ally Mina force the friends to plan their next moves in secret, not everything in this magical realm is what it seems.
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 7
Sun, 05 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT
In a dark, abandoned city, Nelson and Syd face a vicious foe, and meet a mysterious warrior woman named Mina, whose fierce fighting skills are matched only by her eccentric personality. Tensions flare between the friends over whether to continue their quest or return home, and Nelson secretly wrestles with the power of his hidden stone.
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 6
Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT
Nelson and Syd find their bond tested as they explore a magical coastline. Nelson's growing resentment over Syd's special destiny bubbles to the surface, leading to a heated argument. The beauty of this new realm shadowed by unwanted feelings of jealousy.
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 5
Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT
After another frightening vision, Nelson awakens to discover Syd has unlocked the secrets of the magical doors. But while she puts her magic on display, Nelson finds himself drawn again to the stone fastened to the dragon's door. Will he be able to resist its call? Or will he take them down a stray path?
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 4
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT
In the ancient cave, Nelson and Syd discover three mysterious doors and a magical mosaic depicting otherworldly beings holding different worlds. When Syd recites the ancient words inscribed around the doors and places her locket into the mosaic, the room comes alive with beams of colored light. Nelson makes a discovery of his own, and another vision haunts him. This one, a little too close to home.
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 3
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT
Nelson and Syd find an ancient oak tree containing a magical portal in place of the cave. Inside is a realm where time stands still. While Syd embraces her destiny as a magical guardian, Nelson struggles with the fear of losing his best friend to forces beyond his understanding.
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 2
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 18:01:00 GMT
After their cave discovery, Nelson is haunted by a terrifying nightmare in which a dragon demands Syd's magical locket. When he wakes, Syd arrives at his window, eager to share what she's learned from the ancient book. Though shaken by his dream, Nelson suggests they research local legends at the library, hoping to disprove their supernatural encounter.
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The Guardian of Ailos: Chapter 1
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:17:41 GMT
One summer night, best friends Nelson and Syd discover an ancient book hidden in a cave. This mysterious book reveals that Syd is destined to be a mighty guardian, chosen to protect their world from an evil dragon. The two friends must decide whether to embrace this dangerous destiny or walk away.
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