The author (Marcus Tay-11 yrs old) wants to share his world of imagination. Thirteen-year-old Ian Lanterncup receives a pang of grief after losing his father. He goes on to school, saving the school bully and barely making it back home. Ian's mom calls a meeting with his friends and speaks to them about a crystal that could restore friendship with a different race. They realize they are given a quest and start their journey towards the far-corner of the northwest. In this comedic short novel, they collide with evil's minions. Eventually, mankind joins in when destruction of their own society...

Far to the east, is Shadow Clan, and it's a place no humans know about. But the citizens of this race aren't just human-haters. They could demolish just about anything that links to mankind. Face the truth, Shadow Clan are too pleased with themselves. With that in mind, Ian Lanterncup and his friends are ordered to fulfill the task of bringing a crystal that somehow symbolizes friendship to Shadow Clan. But the problem is, they are on the opposite side of the world. Also, planes were banned from crossing certain areas, and that is a big concern for them. In this second installment, Ian and...

12 years old Author Marcus Tay (The Lanterncup series - 3). Ian and the Crystal-Recovered Squad had made it alive to their destination, the Shadow Clan territory. They are highly vulnerable because they are not indigenous and seen as a threat. But a big question is, would Shadow Clan accept their gift, the Lost Crystal of Len? Soon, Ian realizes they are under the control of The Haunter already and are too late. They leave and start on the trek back to Yart. But it is not easy due to The Haunter chasing after them. In this novel, there is a rising action that will lead to the last straw. How...

Ian has the crystal, survived the Shadow Clan Territory, and made it back home. The Haunter has finally broken out of his comfort zone and started attacking. Even the government is starting to notice and realize, accepting the dark truth at the same time. It won't be easy to deal with, which is for sure. Ian thought it is the end. But that is not true. An invasion of his hometown sets him running again. Soon, the Crystal-Recovered Squad comes together to attempt to complete the Four Steps. They recruit a few new comrades. But will the newbies bring success or harm to them? The future of...