An Imperial Engagement — 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 3, Max attempts to reconquer Magicka, the province of Magicians and Witches and fails. But in a strange twist of events, the Duchess of Magicka offers to rejoin the Empire if Max would be engaged to the Duchess' daughter, the Princess of Magicka. Will Max forget about his first love Jessica, thereby sacrificing his own happiness of the sake of the Empire. Or will he follow his heart and refuse the engagement?

Meanwhile, on the home front, Max's aunt, the former Empress Lilith, is doing all she can to assassinate him, so that she can claim to be the one true ruler of the Empire, without the lords and ladies questioning her rule. She has even joined forces with Billy Bob and Colleen Channer, cousins of Max who have claims to the throne. Will war be openly declared between the House of Channer and the House of Jusoy, thus putting Max's own crown in jeopardy?

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: 20,000 words