What magic is found in forbidden shadows? Shadows in the Monastery is a richly layered coming-of-age fantasy that blends mysticism, martial arts, and magic into an unforgettable journey of self-discovery. Rain, the son of a weary mother and a hard-edged farmer, seeks purpose beyond his provincial life. Haunted by strange dreams and gifted with a mysterious power, he enters the secluded world of the Pratyan monks, an elite order where occult martial skill and spiritual discipline intertwine. But the monastery holds more than sacred knowledge. Beneath its indigo walls lies a sharp divide between noble-born elites and those of humble blood. When Rain is chosen by a reclusive monk of royal descent to study the forbidden art of shadowcraft, he’s thrust into a hidden war of power, legacy, and illusion. As Rain’s strength grows, so too do the secrets that surround him, secrets that threaten not only his place in the monastery but his very soul. With visions from beyond and danger drawing near, he must confront a truth more profound than any training: his power was never meant to follow the old path. Fans of spiritual fantasy, martial mysticism, and epic transformation will find Shadows in the Monastery both meditative and thrilling. Add this epic fantasy to your must-read list today.