The Soulshard Chronicles: Book 1

Welcome to Imalion's journey! Luke published a prologue you can read for free, but that is background rather than story. It details Imalion's childhood and how he first came to write. Yes, you will need it if you are interested in or confused by anything Imalion refers to from his past. Luke excluded it from this compilation because it is slightly disconnected from the main story. (Also, he wanted to publish a taste of Imalion's journey for, well, gratis.)
This entire story is written in diary form. In March 2012, Luke started posting a daily entry, and although he took a break around June/July he found himself swamped in posts by mid-August. That was great, but unfortunately the blog format is quite bothersome for anyone who wants to start – or catch up on – reading. So he decided to collect his writing into compilations. He has contact with an artist who goes by the name of Bluooze; Blu drew the header for Soulshard Chronicles, and continues to draw pieces as Luke writes. If you dislike the writing or Imalion's story, the amazing pieces of art should make up for your loss.