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Arc Crusade Publishing Arc Crusade Publishing is an independent creative publishing studio founded to bring immersive, story-driven fantasy worlds to life. The organization focuses on epic fantasy and speculative fiction that blends deep lore, emotional storytelling, and cinematic worldbuilding. Born from a lifelong passion for storytelling, games, and imaginative worlds, Arc Crusade Publishing was created to tell the stories that its founder always wanted to experience — stories that continue beyond a single book and evolve into living worlds. What began as personal worldbuilding and creative experimentation grew into a full narrative universe spanning novels, lore expansions, and transmedia projects. At the heart of Arc Crusade Publishing lies The Arc Crusade, a long-form saga exploring themes of destiny, sacrifice, identity, and the cost of power. The studio values strong character development, meaningful emotional arcs, and worlds shaped by history, consequence, and myth. Arc Crusade Publishing operates with a creator-first philosophy, emphasizing creative freedom, long-term storytelling, and respect for readers who seek depth and continuity. Each publication is crafted with care, aiming to deliver not only a compelling story, but a lasting experience.

Stef Hogeveen Stef Hogeveen is a fantasy author and worldbuilder, best known for creating The Arc Crusade, a dark epic saga centered on ancient magic, forgotten relics, and emotionally driven characters. His work blends cinematic action with deep lore, focusing on the human cost of power, destiny, and sacrifice. From an early age, Stef was drawn to stories, games, and imaginative worlds. When beloved stories ended in ways that felt incomplete, he began creating his own — first through game modifications, animations, and experimental projects, and eventually through original fiction. What started as creative exploration grew into a fully realized narrative universe. Stef approaches storytelling as long-form worldbuilding, crafting interconnected arcs that unfold across multiple books and perspectives. His writing emphasizes atmosphere, character relationships, and gradual revelation over exposition-heavy storytelling. Through Arc Crusade Publishing, Stef independently publishes his work with a creator-first philosophy, aiming to build immersive worlds that readers can return to again and again.