The Cross The Ages Literary Saga
"CROSS THE AGES" - Volume 1
The RUNE and the CODE
Dystopian novel, which makes the link between the real world and the fictional story that depicts a society of absolute control where freedom and equality fade in favor of an elite. This clash between a fantasy world where Magic governs the laws "Arkhante", a science fiction world where ultratechnological madness is the norm in force "Mantris", and finally a post-apocalyptic world where devastation and disorder reign "Rift".
This is the first time that six authors from different literary backgrounds and styles have combined their talents to write a work that is as complex as it is captivating.
A unique work that mixes Fantasy, Science Fiction and Post-apocalyptic.
You will be transported by this exciting Saga...
Once a year, the Appologium is decked out in its finest finery and becomes the scene of an epic competition, the "Aballition", which brings together the most valiant warriors and the loudest audience made up of both camps on the continent of Artellium...
This competition, known and awaited by the inhabitants of Mantris with their technological advances, as well as those of Arkhante with the power of their secular Magic, is a sort of commemoration of the Mythical fight called "War of Heroes" which tore the continent apart and divided it in two more than twenty years ago.
At the heart of this tumult, Solis, the young Malkah of Arkhante, and the Ordonnateur, representative of the citizen-shareholders of Mantris, oppose each other in a real war of egos, to know which of the two has the most influence on his people...
The foundations of the ideology that runs through this epic...
"Cross The Ages", this name is literally the translation of the English of the crossing of eras, and this in every sense of the term. By extending itself through the different ages and genres, to widely spread a powerful and resonant message. That of breaking down the dividing barriers and building bridges between worlds and people.
This philosophy is felt in the intentional and unique fusion of literary genres such as fantasy, science fiction and post-apocalyptic. Which fits perfectly into a desire to return to the essential, to understand others, to live together, which we find in the richness of this narrative universe.
"A message like that, you have to share it with the World" - Sami Chlagou.
Even though some cultivate differences and make us believe that we are all very different. There are even more similarities and common threads that bring us together. Whether it is our appearance, our culture or our beliefs, we must approach all subjects and always with respect for others.
It is so easy to engage in constructive discussions and share our experiences, when judgment and preconceptions fade away to make way for cordial understanding and the discovery of the other. In this perspective, discovering a way of doing things other than our own is a wealth.
However, it is much more stimulating, although more complex, to work together to build bridges.
These are not limited to mere physical structures, but represent the bonds of humanity, cooperation and cultural exchange that unite us.
In order to build and bequeath a brighter future for generations to come, it is imperative to understand that we complement each other. We are all different elements of the same whole that only function if they agree. So let's learn to finally live together in harmony.
"A project like this doesn't exist" - Alain Damasio
The 6 Legends of French Literature: “The Dream Team”.
This is the first time that 6 Authors from different literary backgrounds and styles have combined their talents to write a work as complex as it is captivating. Unprecedented human encounters around a powerful novel...
This intellectual property that quickly reached and seduced its audience, has found its target. Cross The Ages promises to go down in the history of sagas, as one of the greatest!
Arnaud Dollen
A great writer, specialist in comics, fantasy literature, and blogging, Mr. Arnaud Dollen is an aeronautical and space engineer.
Author of space literature, Arnaud manages to touch his readers with his very recognizable touch. You will find it in his works such as the artbooks he co-wrote, such as: "Saint Seiya" or "The Hades", but also in his heroic-fantasy novel "The Ring of Seven - The Crossroads of Destinies", and his comic book series "Surnaturels", to which he adds a creative and technically developed dimension.
Arnaud Dollen has the gift of creating an atmosphere that captivates and bewitches, a guarantee of narrative mastery and limitless imagination.
Alain Damasio
An emblematic figure of sci-fi and fantasy literature in France, Mr. Alain Damasio stands out for his undeniable talent for writing stories of exceptional depth and inventiveness.
His novel "La Zone du Dehors" explores in a captivating dystopia the limits of a surveillance society and the restrictions on freedom that it induces, while "La Horde du Contrevent" mixes adventure, science fiction and poetry for the adventure of a quest against the elements.
Recognized, rewarded and acclaimed for his originality and his commitment to a better world, Alain Damasio invites readers to introspect on their relationship with others, with technology, with nature and with themselves...
Which makes him an essential writer for anyone seeking to understand and question the complexities of our times.
Norbert Merjagnan
Mr. Norbert Merjagnan is a visionary writer whose works are distinguished by their narrative richness and their ability to carry the reader into a complex imaginative world.
His novels, such as "The Towers of Samarante", "The Stars Don't Balance", and "Radiant Terminus", literally immerse readers in futuristic and intriguing stories that explore the universal values of humanity, solidarity, and social order, while adding a touch of technology.
Norbert Merjagnan's role in creating the novel "Cross The Ages" is to bring coherence between science and philosophy. He has a unique know-how, to harmoniously blend his genius pen with his overflowing imagination.
Fabrice Capizzano
A very skillful writer with his pen, Mr. Fabrice Capizzano is a great specialist in white literature. He attaches great importance to making his readership vibrate and feel each line, each letter of his bewitching texts. And this with the sole aim of touching the sensitivity of the hardest hearts, and transporting them into a universe that they will have difficulty leaving.
His works include "The Snowplow Girl," a poetic exploration of the intricacies of love and solitude, and "The Belly of the Barge," an unforgettable river journey...
Pablo Servigne
Author & thinker, ecologically committed and influential, Mr Pablo Servigne is known to be a specialist in collapsology. An agricultural engineer, he is particularly interested in issues related to the ecological transition.
The co-author of "How Everything Can Collapse" and "Another End of the World is Possible", brings through his experience and involvement, this rationality and a pinch of just measure that round off the writings of "Cross The Ages" and make them more true. An established speaker, he never ceases to tell the limits and excesses of our current society and he also suggests ways out for a smooth ecological transition, emphasizing the urgency to act in the face of current environmental challenges.
His ability to popularize the most difficult concepts and to mobilize people around these crucial issues makes him an essential voice in the debate on the future of our planet.
Heloise Brezillon
Poet, slam poet, science fiction writer, and PhD student in creative writing. Mrs. Héloïse Brezillon is particularly interested in how it is possible to merge science fiction, poetry, and orality in a brand new literary subgenre called "Sound-Fiction".
Armed with her microphone, she performs and questions her audience on how this experimental and avant-garde Sound-Fiction develops an aesthetic and innovative understanding, which integrates sound with orality. Heloise takes to heart to give a sound dimension of choice to this literary genre. She is accompanied in the writing of her first novel by Alain Damasio.
The beginning of a long and beautiful adventure!
The literary saga "Cross The Ages" is an epic adventure that began following a conversation between Sami Chlagou and Arnaud Dollen. Sami confided to Arnaud the vision and the idea he had of "Cross The Ages"... Excited by what was proposed to him, the latter wrote three different scripts for him in the space of a few days.
Sami chose the richest and most ambitious script, with the intention of creating a seven-volume Saga. Arnaud decided to embark on this crazy adventure. It took Arnaud Dollen a year to write a first draft for the first volume, which had more than 600 pages.
This is where Alain Damasio entered the scene by accepting his mission as examiner and meticulous critic of volume 1.
He was immediately won over by the project, recognizing its exceptional potential and the chance to be able to participate in it. This unique challenge aroused such interest on Alain's part that he returned the work to Arnaud with a significant amount of comments.
Inspired by Alain Damasio's advice, not offended in the least, Arnaud Dollen made revisions, considerably improving his initial work. This fruitful collaboration between Arnaud and Alain marked the beginning of the Myth and a wonderful synergy.
Sami Chlagou has infinite admiration and respect for Arnaud. He recognizes his unlimited potential and his unique ability to push this work to unparalleled heights thanks to his driving values, modesty and integrity.
Then, four other talented writers, each with a specific role, joined the project to enrich the universe of Cross The Ages.
Norbert Merjagnan ensures the coherence of the universe, Fabrice Capizzano is in charge of placing the emotion and the intimate scenes there. Héloïse Brezilon brings her poetry, her sense of rhetoric and her imagination, and Pablo Servigne with his famous collapsology, added to this already rich recipe, this dose of rationality and logic that was missing.
This Dream Team brings together all the ingredients necessary to create this jewel that is the "Cross The Ages" saga.
This is just the beginning of a magical adventure...