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In the quaint setting of modern Surrey, England, 16-year-old Nate Kinslow is struggling with a troubled past and strained relationship with his famous mother.Just when he thinks life cannot get any worse, he falls into the bizarre, alien world of the Machia Veil timeline (pronounced Maquia), a parallel timeline where he’s hunted by the Archaemenes - Machia’s lethal elite - because the truth of Nate’s arrival in Machia Veil is a truth they’ll stop at nothing to conceal.In his struggles to survive and return home, Nate meets Kenya Roman, a runaway teen and a talented flamenco dancer dreaming of fame.Acting on a tip about Ethriel, a Native American shaman offering liberation, Nate and Kenya embark on a daring escape from the clutches of the Archaemene - controlled Club 7. Yet, the relentless pursuit of the Archaemenes complicates their every move, leading to a climactic showdown between them and celestial warriors called RayCrests, resembling angels, who safeguard the delicate balance of the timelines.Quest of Despair is a Young Adult portal fantasy and debut novel by Raven Fenix-Porter. An unforgettable tale combining emotional exploration and imaginative storytelling, inspired by the essence of “His Dark Materials” and “A Neverending Story”.