Venice is beautiful. Venice is broken. And time is bleeding through every stone.

When Jake and Emma Parker crash out of a portal onto a sun-struck...

Renaissance Riddle by A.D. Tenebris
A.D. Tenebris

A.D. Tenebris

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A.D. Tenebris writes where memory fractures and myth bleeds into the present.

Blending science fiction, fantasy, and echoes of ancient worlds, his stories explore the unseen threads that bind time, truth, and identity. From time-bending odysseys to divine rebellions and post-apocalyptic awakenings, his work delves into the spaces between—between light and shadow, fate and free will, legacy and loss.

Tenebris is known for crafting immersive worlds and emotionally charged narratives driven by flawed heroes, forgotten histories, and impossible choices. His young adult and crossover novels are read by those who crave high-concept adventure wrapped in heart and mystery.

When not bending timelines or mythologizing the future, he writes under stars, studies the past, and believes every story we tell is a bridge to the one we’re becoming.



Other Writing

The Codex Rebellion: A World Beneath the Silence In the not-so-distant


In the not-so-distant future, the world appears orderly, efficient, and perfectly managed. Cities hum with quiet precision. Towers of glass and steel rise above immaculate streets where autonomous transit flows like clockwork and the glow of digital displays never fades. Information moves instantly through invisible networks that bind every citizen to the systems designed to protect them. At first glance, civilization has achieved what previous centuries only dreamed of: stability, safety,...

The City of Ethos: A Glimpse of the Future In the year 2152, Ethos City is

In the year 2152, Ethos City is a dazzling jewel in the heart of Abyssifar, Africa. Perched high at an astonishing altitude of 8,202 feet above sea level, this futuristic city captivates with its breathtaking skyline. Glass skyscrapers, shimmering like diamonds, stretch toward the heavens, reflecting the vibrant hues of the sun. The architecture is a harmonious blend of modernity and nature, with lush greenery cascading down the sides of buildings, creating a unique urban jungle. As you...

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Teaser — The Echoes of Whispers - Coming July 2026 - Long before the
- Coming July 2026 -

Long before the rebellion had a name, the world grew quiet.

Not the quiet of peace.

The quiet of erasure.

Across the great cities of the Archive Authority,...

2026 Is Officially Stacked... First Half Anyway. If it feels like the

If it feels like the portals have been unusually active lately… you’re not wrong.

Here’s a look at what’s brewing behind the scenes:


Timebound (The Temporis Legacy, Book 1)

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Mark Your Calendars — The Next Wave of Time-Bending Stories Is Coming!

Dear Readers,

The first half of 2026 is going to be the most ambitious release wave I’ve ever attempted....

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The Portal Walker — Book 4: Renaissance Riddle Venice is beautiful.Venice
Venice is beautiful.
Venice is broken.
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And in Renaissance Riddle, time is slipping through every stone.

When Jake and Emma crash onto a sunlit bridge in Renaissance Venice, they’re not the same kids who first stepped through a portal. They’ve survived fire, betrayal, impossible choices. They’ve learned that history isn’t just something you visit—it pushes back.

But Venice feels different.

The air is too heavy. The bells ring just slightly wrong. Shadows hesitate...

The Pledge Page

Rebellions begin with logistics; they last because of vows. This one fits in a pocket. Print the Pledge Page, sign it, tuck it into a book you love, and carry it until the paper softens. Read it before you pass a story forward. Read it when the world asks you to look away. If silence is a weapon, we won’t sharpen it. If memory is a door, we’ll hold it open long enough for someone else to step through. If you choose to share, post a photo with #LDCpledge—no faces needed, just...

Courier Routes: How We Move Books Through Silence

We don’t move books. We move pieces of books—signatures, boards, spines—like memories carried in different pockets. Bridge markets rise and vanish overnight, so our routes do the same. A ledger’s cover rides with a baker at dawn. The middle pages cross at noon tucked beneath herb bundles. The spine arrives at dusk inside a crate of lantern glass that no one dares shake. Listening posts hum in plain sight: a gossiping stallholder, a musician...

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