Kian N. Ardalan was born in Germany, Dusseldorf to Persian parents and has since travelled between so many places that he sees himself as a person of the world; well, with one exception.When he wasn't playing video games or reading novels (mostly Darren Shan and Anthony Horowitz) or trying to convince his parents to watch that R-rated movie about vampires and werewolves, he delved into fantasy worlds of his own making.It began with a novella about a young girl, not hoarded by a fierce dragon, but rather protected and raised by one.On the other hand, The Fantastically Underwhelming Epic wonders why the hero of the story always has to be some all-powerful child of prophecy? Why can't it just be about a clueless, young bard who is simply trying to make good on a promise with a wise-cracking skull as their companion?Despite his teacher's warnings, Kian decided to lean into that realm and now invites others to also explore these vibrant (and perhaps worrying) reflections of his own psyche. Stay tuned for his upcoming book, inspired by the cryptic world of Dark Souls.
