He was so desperate to become the protagonist of his own life that he destroyed his family, his home, and the world itself.
NOW SERIALIZING PUBLICLY
THE AUTUMN CRUSADE
A philosophical odyssey of tragedy, love, and the cost of wanting more.
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About the Author:
Aedan Huebner is a Kansas native who writes books that are definitely not about Kansas. He’s been crafting the Desolation Cycle since the age of 12 alongside good friend Jacob Tanner. A former YouTuber and host of the Philosophical Fellas Podcast, he currently is making plans to attend the University of Kansas and pursue a BA in English with a focus on Creative Writing.
His favorite food is allegedly some type of cheese, which has nothing to do with anything.
Serial AVAILABLE NOW on Substack
The Autumn Crusade: The Squire’s Dream
Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in the exposition of your own life, waiting for the “quest” to begin?
The Squire’s Dream is a coming-of-age epic following Webb Horner: lonely, idealistic, and convinced that his humble life of school, family, and orchestra practice is the mundane setup for something greater.
But the story already started
Powerful people are being assassinated. A necromancer is summoning the dead. Blind to the tragedy already unfolding around him, Webb makes a desperate bargain with Fate for a more “interesting” life—a life like the one in his favorite books.
When a cloaked wanderer steps into his life, everything begins to crack: family, faith, and future. What follows is a true love, raw grief, and a road that never ends.
This is Part I of The Autumn Crusade, the first in a new era of proverbial legends.
The Mission
The serial run on Substack serves as a Public Archive for the first draft of The Squire’s Dream (Part One of The Autumn Crusade). New chapters are posted regularly for free.
Important Note on Editions: The text you read on the serial is a raw, experimental version of Part One only. The Finalized Kickstarter Edition will be complete and professionally edited with exclusive artwork, expanded lore, and physical artifacts that will not be found on the serial.
Contact & Associates
- Aedan — Author/Producer: aedanhuebnerwrites@gmail.com
- Jacob — Co-Author: jrtpsalms23.4@gmail.com
- Ishan — Art Director: smg30103@gmail.com
- Eric — Artist: ericemilianonavarrete@gmail.com
© 2026 Aedan Huebner