Dev Ranjan is a dreamer, storyteller, and relentless explorer of the human spirit. Born with a curious mind that often races faster than reality, he began crafting Shadow Bond on November 24, 2024, after months of meticulous research and nights spent scribbling ideas into worn-out notebooks. Juggling academic commitments, personal responsibilities, and his passion for writing wasn’t easy—there were days when deadlines clashed and sleep was sacrificed—but the story of Aryan and the haunting world of Varta refused to stay silent.

Much like his protagonist, Aryan, Dev is driven by an insatiable curiosity and a tendency to overthink every shadow and whisper. He writes in the quiet hours of the morning, seated at a weathered study table cluttered with coffee mugs and scribbled plot twists, chasing the bittersweet thrill of turning emotions into words. Aryan’s journey—mysterious, honest, and fiercely brave—mirrors Dev’s own quest to balance doubt with determination, and to create a tale that feels both epic and intimately human.

When he isn’t lost in fictional realms, Dev can be found ranting about mythology, dissecting flawed villains, or convincing his friends that “just one more chapter” is a valid life motto. Shadow Bond is his love letter to everyone who has ever dared to dream loudly, stumble stubbornly, and believe that stories can change the world.

He hopes this book finds its way to readers who see themselves in Aryan’s struggles—and who, like him, keep searching for light even in the darkest forests.