Yaran's Challenge

Content : In the arena of Clear City, young Yaran must face a terrifying beast captured in distant Land of Fire. At stake are his father's honour, his name, and the Palace he represents.
But does Yaran have what it takes to be a hero?

A quest for freedom in a fantasy world.

• A new short story following those by Alain Damasio, David Diop and Bérengère Cournut. Estelle Faye: a renowned author of fantasy literature, specialising in short stories (Imaginales Short Story Award 2016; Rosny aîné Short Story Award 2017 and 2021).
• Yaran, a teenager who flees an oppressive civilisation to explore a wild land haunted by legendary creatures.
• A reflection on heroism, traditions and how we view savages and animals.