What happens when the most unpredictable wizard alive is unleashed on the world? Micah Metcalf was never meant to be expelled from the Academy of Magic. Unfortunately, the Academy was never meant to survive raining frogs, sentient mops, singing slugs, and a few minor structural disasters. Now officially untethered from rules, robes, and responsible supervision, Micah sets out into the wider world armed with a crooked staff, unstable magic, and an alarming amount of confidence. What he finds instead is trouble, ancient trouble, quietly watching from the shadows. Unbeknownst to Micah, a powerful wizard from his past has begun to move his pieces. A reluctant bard with sticky fingers. A battle-scarred minotaur. A sharp-tongued gnome. A map that should not exist. And a trinket tied to secrets best left buried. Thrown together by coincidence, or design, this unlikely group will stumble into conspiracies, taverns, prisons, and magical disasters that grow steadily more dangerous with every step forward. The Rift Chronicles: Book One - Micah One is a fast-paced fantasy adventure filled with: Unstable magic and spectacular misfires Tavern brawls, bad decisions, and worse beer Absurd humor blended with real stakes A found-family quest that spirals into something far bigger Perfect for fans of comic fantasy, D&D-style adventures, and lighthearted epic quests, this is the beginning of a saga where destiny has a sense of humor, and magic never quite behaves. Adventure has begun. The consequences are catching up.