Level Zero: The Pact of Zeros

What if your first adventure began at Level Zero?
Jax Renner is the only kid in Wihflan whose Band has never awakened—no glow, no power, no future. Tovi Amsel is a rule-breaking young scholar obsessed with proving the leveling system is flawed.

When a monster hunt spirals into a chaotic Rampiro stampede, the two boys collide, survive, and uncover a truth no one else is willing to see:

The world’s magic doesn’t work the way everyone believes.

Together they’ll face Gornians, rival villages, dangerous myths, and their own clashing personalities as a reluctant friendship forms in the fire of survival.

Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Amari, and Arcane-style worldbuilding, Level Zero blends humor, heart, and high-stakes adventure in a fresh MG/YA fantasy about underdogs who refuse to stay powerless.

Themes: friendship, courage, system-breaking, mystery, and the unstoppable spark of two boys who dare to question everything.

Raymond Riddle is a multi-genre storyteller and creative architect whose work spans middle grade fantasy, YA adventures, speculative fiction, motivational writing, and immersive worldbuilding. Under his creative persona, The Panda of Pandemonium, he builds interconnected universes, educational platforms, and narrative-driven experiences across books, audio, and digital media. His mission is to create imaginative worlds where readers of all ages can feel seen, inspired, and empowered. Raymond lives in the Midwest with his family, continually developing new series that merge heart, myth, humor, and chaos into unforgettable adventures.