The Sylver Quill
Fantasy woven from silence, storm, and choice.
About A.G. Sylver
A.G. Sylver is the pen name of Alex Gross, a fantasy author drawn to stories of unraveling fate, quiet defiance, and the weight of choice.His debut novel, Fate’s Threshold, is the first in the Ascendant Series—a sweeping epic about a girl’s quiet rebellion against a future written without her.He didn’t begin this story to impress anyone. He began it because he needed somewhere to return to—
a place where strength and softness could coexist,
where choice mattered more than prophecy,
and where the quiet moments in between battles held as much meaning as the victories.Now, he writes toward the stillness before a hard decision, the ache of a final glance, the crown held in shaking hands.As he puts it:
"I’m not here to follow the thread. I’m here to pull it."
So What do I write?
A few thoughts on tone, truth, and the magic that lingers.
Literary epic fantasy isn’t just about sprawling battles or intricate magic systems—it’s about the human truths buried beneath them. That’s where the “literary” comes in.It’s where magic carries meaning. Where choices echo louder than spells. Where silence can weigh more than any warcry.You won’t find a battle every chapter—but you will find characters wrestling with fate, identity, and the quiet courage it takes to choose your own path.If Tolkien gave us epic myth, Rowling sparked wonder through discovery, and Fourth Wing delivers romantic thrill—then I write toward the war within.My stories are for those who love slow burns, quiet defiance, and moments that linger—long after the last page is turned.If that sounds like you—welcome.
ASCENDANT
Book One - Fate's Threshold
Some fates are chosen. Others must be broken.Irayna was born to duty, not destiny—haunted by visions and a power she barely understands. She thought her path was clear: protect her kingdom, serve her people. But when a rupture between worlds tears her from the life she thought was hers, she awakens in Valmyra—a land of living gods, silken courts, and a history built on beautiful lies.Here, belief shapes reality. Prophecy whispers louder than truth. And something has been waiting for her. Something with eyes in the dark. And plans of its own.As Irayna walks deeper into Valmyra’s layered deceptions, she begins to see the cost of living a story not her own.Not all lies wear the face of evil. Not all revelations are safe to hold.With the realm’s unity fracturing and something older stirring beneath it, Irayna must choose: will she play the part written for her—or become the one who unravels it?At the edge of fate, one woman must decide what she stands for—before someone else decides for her.
Book One - Fate's Threshold
Some fates are chosen. Others must be broken.Irayna was born to duty, not destiny—haunted by visions and a power she barely understands. She thought her path was clear: protect her kingdom, serve her people. But when a rupture between worlds tears her from the life she thought was hers, she awakens in Valmyra—a land of living gods, silken courts, and a history built on beautiful lies.Here, belief shapes reality. Prophecy whispers louder than truth. And something has been waiting for her. Something with eyes in the dark. And plans of its own.As Irayna walks deeper into Valmyra’s layered deceptions, she begins to see the cost of living a story not her own.Not all lies wear the face of evil. Not all revelations are safe to hold.With the realm’s unity fracturing and something older stirring beneath it, Irayna must choose: will she play the part written for her—or become the one who unravels it?At the edge of fate, one woman must decide what she stands for—before someone else decides for her.
Book Two - Wings of Prophecy
(Currently Drafting)
They say knowledge is power—but what if what you know is the very thing no one else believes?Irayna wears the crown, but unity is a fiction. Whispers twist through the halls of Aegion, and every step forward reveals new fractures—within the realm, and within herself.
When dark omens rise in the north, Irayna sees what others won’t: a storm is coming, and its roots run deeper than war.But truth is a shifting thread. Each answer unravels another, as if the world itself is circling a truth it refuses to name.Old powers stir. Forgotten memories press toward light. And somewhere in the shadows, something watches.To protect her people, Irayna must expose a war already in motion—and face the one question that haunts her with every step:What will be left of me when the truth comes to light?
Book Two - Wings of Prophecy
(Currently Drafting)
They say knowledge is power—but what if what you know is the very thing no one else believes?Irayna wears the crown, but unity is a fiction. Whispers twist through the halls of Aegion, and every step forward reveals new fractures—within the realm, and within herself. When dark omens rise in the north, Irayna sees what others won’t: a storm is coming, and its roots run deeper than war.But truth is a shifting thread. Each answer unravels another, as if the world itself is circling a truth it refuses to name.Old powers stir. Forgotten memories press toward light. And somewhere in the shadows, something watches.To protect her people, Irayna must expose a war already in motion—and face the one question that haunts her with every step:What will be left of me when the truth comes to light?
More in the Ascendant series coming soon.
Interested in Beta Reading?
While the Ascendant series is still in development, I’m always grateful for thoughtful readers who love character-driven fantasy and honest feedback.
If you're interested in future beta opportunities, feel free to reach out via the contact section below.