The Fivefold Door

By Jeffrey Willeford

Ten-year-old Jamie Whitby never expected much from the whispers at school about a "closet charm." But when he dares to speak the words five times in the dark, his wardrobe becomes a hinge to Asterfall-a realm where gods gather once a century for the Concord Tournament.

Here, champions don't just battle with swords. They forge laws, bind riddles, and twist promises into weapons. Jamie can't fight like the others, but he discovers a rarer gift: the power to bind promises into truth. With the help of a fox who reads maps, an apprentice smith with a wing of steel, and a clever young scribe, Jamie is drawn into contests where the smallest word can tip the balance of worlds.

If the wrong god wins, every small doorway between realms-including Jamie's own wardrobe-will be sealed forever. To protect home, friendship, and the light of Guest-Right itself, Jamie must risk the one thing he never thought of as magic: his word.

A middle-grade fantasy full of wonder, riddles, and courage, The Fivefold Door is perfect for fans of Narnia, Percy Jackson, and Nevermoor-where promises are stronger than swords, and kindness can rewrite the rules of the gods.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQC9MKC9
• ISBN13: 9798264446078
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"