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COMEDIC FANTASY · BOOK ONE

A Wonderful Day for a Quest

A muddled prophecy, magical beans, and heroes who may have skipped the instructions. Your first step into a complete seven-book adventure.

AVAILABLE NOWDeath/Wish by Michael D. Young, Book One of The Refried Trilogy

FANTASY · THE REFRIED TRILOGY · ONGOING

Death/Wish

One young man’s last wish sends an immortal wizard on an unlikely family quest. Two centuries later, the Beandom still has surprises.

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AT MY WRITING DESK

Three projects. The next step.

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Revising

Launch Time

Book 1 · A Wonderful Day for a Launch

Next milestone: Complete the Book One revision before final publication preparation.

Revising

The Lost Barge — Book Two

Lost Tribes Trilogy · Ongoing

Next milestone: Complete the current character, continuity, and pacing revision.

Production

Sir Johnny

Picture book · In development

Next milestone: Complete the square-page illustrations.

Latest posted status: · Stages reflect the latest In the Works update. Release dates will be shared when confirmed.

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Escape from Azura

Step into the world of The Hunger and find your way out of Azura’s stronghold. Your next adventure begins in your browser.

Playable now · Desktop: arrows/WASD + Enter/Space · Phone/tablet: on-screen controls

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Actual Escape from Azura gameplay: the Throne Room, party status, and movement tutorial.
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Author Michael D. Young

THE AUTHOR BEHIND THE ADVENTURES

Hi, I’m Michael.
Let’s wander a little.

I write fantasy for people who like a little laughter with their magic, and music history for people who wonder where the songs came from.

As an author, educator, and member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, I’m drawn to stories that spark curiosity and leave us with a little more light.

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