Fallout meets The Sunlit Man in an eternal race against the sun. Do the survivors strive to maintain society, or do they revert to their animalistic nature?

The Bright Spot Draft 3
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Books by Shawn Raben

Welcome to the official collection of books by Shawn Raben. Here you’ll find original fiction that blends immersive storytelling with thought-provoking themes. Explore preview chapters, stay up to date on upcoming releases, and get a glimpse into the worlds being built—one story at a time.

Current Projects

  • The Bright Spot, The Bright Spot Book 1
    • Third Draft
  • Blight Eater, The Bright Spot Book 2
    • Outlining
  • The Ballad of Kings and Beggars
    • Draft 1

In a magical world of music and money, the selfish King Burk Ardel VI wakes in the shoes of a lowly beggar---while Marteen Livingston, opens his eyes as king to a city on the verge of collapse.

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Coming 2026

Blight Eater, the chilling sequel to Raben’s The Bright Spot, dives into psychological horror with unrelenting force. Inspired by The Sunlight Man and Dune, it thrusts the cast into harrowing new stakes, pushing them to their breaking point.

Blight Eater Outline
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Coming 2026/2027

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