The Land Beyond the Clouds — Jason W. Chan

Max has never felt like he belonged at school or in his family. But one day, he is whisked away to a supernatural world where he discovers the very features that make him unique help him survive and even to claim his birthright as the Emperor of Occultoria, the government of the Supernatural World.

With his wits, some magical abilities and some friends to assist him, Max must reunite all the rebellious parts of the strife-ridden Occultorian Empire to restore the balance of and keep the peace between the Natural and Supernatural Worlds.

In Book 4, Max finds a way to deal with Sanchia, his manipulative fiancée, but when he finally meets his love interest Jessica in Celio, the Land Beyond the Clouds, all bets are off. Torn between love and duty to the state, Max struggles to do the right thing.

In the meantime, the ancient Holy Mother Church begins its descent into anarchy as the Reformists break off from the Universalists and causes civil war to rage.

And as if Max didn't have enough to deal with, his aunt the Empress Lilith is concocting yet another scheme to murder him so that she could reclaim the Occult Throne without any opposition.

An inspirational story of growing up, belonging and believing in yourself, the Kid Emperor of Occultoria is a children's coming-of-age series that combines elements of mystery, adventure, fantasy, thrillers, romance, magic, enchantment and the supernatural.

Short Novel: 22,000 words