How many times can a man cheat death before he loses himself to the monster within? In the gladiatorial arena, Killien is the undefeated champion--a savage and bloodthirsty role he must play to keep his family alive. But in the underground fighting pits, he is no one. Each fight earns the prince more coin. Each fight is slowly bleeding the life from him. Each fight he loses more of himself to the monster within. Killien is beaten, bloodied, and on the brink of insanity, but the greedy prince refuses to pull him out. His life, and the lives of those he loves, depend on him continuing to fight, to cheat death, and to win. His only hope of survival may mean giving into the voice in his head – the vengeful monster within that desperately seeks to be unleashed upon the world. Featured in Grimdark Magazine. Monster Within is a short story based in the Battleborn Mage series--a dark epic fantasy saga of magic, battles, betrayal, revenge, and warriors, monsters, and assassins pitted against each other in a deadly struggle to survive. If you are looking for an action-packed fantasy adventure, escape into the world of Arcanthia where nothing is as it seems. Download now and start this dark adventure with Killien in the underground fighting pit.