LEDGER OF THE RUINED CROWN • LITRPG SERIAL
Ledger of the Ruined Crown
Four minutes to default.
Caleb must earn enough in Crowns of Chronos to keep the power on—while orc scouts close in.
Begin Your Journey
Zippy and Pepper’s ABC Adventure
Join Zippy and Pepper on a magical alphabet adventure where every letter unlocks a new discovery. Filled with playful rhymes, colorful illustrations, and engaging activities, this heartwarming picture book helps children ages 3–7 build early literacy while making learning fun.
AGES
3 to 7
years old
FORMATS
Paperback
Hardcover
CATEGORY
Children’s
Picture Book
Meet the Author
Clifton C. Jackson
From magical adventures for young readers to supernatural mysteries for adults.
Clifton C. Jackson writes stories that invite readers to imagine a little further than the ordinary. Whether he’s creating colorful adventures for children or exploring supernatural mysteries filled with suspense and heart, every story begins with the same goal: to inspire curiosity, wonder, and unforgettable journeys.
When he’s not writing, Clifton enjoys building immersive worlds, connecting with readers, and dreaming up the next adventure. He believes the best stories stay with us long after the final page.
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Every story opens the door to a different adventure. Whether you’re searching for magical worlds, unforgettable characters, or stories to share with young readers, there’s always another journey waiting to begin.
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Reality is breaking, and an ordinary teenager discovers he may be the only one capable of seeing what lies beyond the fractures. What should he do with this knowledge?
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Children’s Picture Books
Learning comes alive through playful adventures, colorful characters, and unforgettable discoveries made with each and every new letter. Are you ready to make new friends?
Ledger of the Ruined Crown
LitRPG / Progression Fantasy
A high-stakes LitRPG serial about debt, survival, and the price of staying in the game. Caleb is running out of time—and every choice carries a cost. What will Caleb sacrifice to stay in the game?
FROM MY DESK
From the Journal
Reflections on storytelling, imagination, publishing, and the creative journey behind every story.
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Four Minutes to Default
Every story begins somewhere. Sometimes it begins with a question. Sometimes it begins with a person standing at the edge of a decision they cannot avoid. For Ledger of the Ruined Crown, it begins with four minutes. Four minutes before Caleb’s rent meter reaches zero. Four minutes before the power in his real-world pod begins…
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