CCharles T. RoseAuthor · Artist · World-builder

The Great Chronicles · Book One

Every dream
holds a key.

Enter a living labyrinth where castles breathe, nightmares walk, and a thirteen-year-old boy carries the fate of two worlds.

Illustrated fantasyYoung adult · 12+322 pages
Dream Labyrinth by Charles T. Rose book cover
Published in English · 2025
01 The story

Beyond the waking world

The labyrinth
is alive.

When strange things begin happening around thirteen-year-old David Cunningham—a tornado tearing through town, a hidden compartment in the fireplace, a talking mouse in the attic—he discovers a secret that changes everything.

David is the last of the Keepers, guardians of the fragile bridge between the world of dreams and the waking world. Guided by Eugene, a scholarly mouse, and Frigia, a proud unicorn shaman, he must enter the shifting Dreamrealm.

There, the fallen Wanderer Charlatan and the nightmare-lord Akkramon have awakened. To save everything he loves, David must unlock the Labyrinth of Dreams itself: a living, devouring maze that feeds on human hopes.

“Courage alone won’t be enough.”
02 Meet the Dreamrealm

Friends, guardians & nightmares

Those who walk
the maze.

Original characters drawn from a world created, written and illustrated by Charles T. Rose.

D
01

The Last Keeper

David Cunningham

The final guardian of the fragile bridge between dreams and waking.
E
02

Scholar & Adventurer

Eugene

A learned talking mouse with dry wit and a taste for danger.
F
03

The Unicorn Shaman

Frigia

Proud, ancient and fiercely loyal—a guide through the Dreamrealm.
A
04

Lord of Nightmares

Akkramon

An ancient darkness awakened to consume the living Labyrinth.
03 The Great Chronicles

An illustrated fantasy trilogy

One story.
Three journeys.

First published in Hungary, The Great Chronicles now begins its English-language journey—restored for a new generation of readers.

I
Available now

Dream Labyrinth

The door to the Dreamrealm opens. David discovers his inheritance—and the nightmare waiting beyond the waking world.

II
Planned for Christmas

The Last Valley

David’s journey continues in the second Great Chronicles adventure, now being prepared for English publication.

III
Future English edition

Witch Dance

The original trilogy culminates in a legendary confrontation between wizards and witches.

Book two · In development

The Last Valley
comes next.

The second Great Chronicles adventure is being prepared for English publication, with publication planned for Christmas. Cover, illustrations and further release details will be revealed here.

Explore Book Two ↓
IIThe Last
Valley
Planned for Christmas
04 Explore the books

Covers · artwork · story

Enter each
journey.

Discover every volume through its cover, story overview, illustration gallery and a short animated summary.

Dream Labyrinth by Charles T. Rose cover
Available now

Book One / Available now

Dream Labyrinth

The door to the Dreamrealm opens—and thirteen-year-old David Cunningham discovers that his family has guarded its threshold for generations.

Full story overview +

Strange things keep happening to thirteen-year-old David Cunningham.

A tornado tears through his quiet town. A hidden compartment is discovered inside the family fireplace. And then a talking mouse appears with a secret that will change David's life forever.

David soon learns that he is the last descendant of the Keepers, an ancient order sworn to protect the fragile balance between the waking world and the Realm of Dreams. But that balance is crumbling.

A forgotten evil has awakened. The Dream Labyrinth—a living maze that feeds on hopes and dreams—has broken free, and a mysterious enemy is pulling the strings from the shadows.

With the help of his family, loyal friends, and some unforgettable companions, David must confront a destiny he never asked for. If he fails, both worlds may be lost forever.

Dream Labyrinth is an epic fantasy adventure filled with mystery, humour, unforgettable characters, and the timeless battle between hope and darkness.

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The Great ChroniclesIIThe Last ValleyCharles T. RoseEnglish cover in preparation
Planned for Christmas

Book Two / Planned for Christmas

The Last Valley

The second Great Chronicles adventure continues David’s journey and opens another hidden corner of Charles T. Rose’s illustrated fantasy world.

Full story overview +

The Last Valley was first published in Hungary as the second volume of The Great Chronicles. Its English-language edition is now in preparation, with publication planned for Christmas. To preserve the surprises of David’s next journey, the complete English synopsis will be unveiled alongside the official cover and publication details.

English edition in preparation
IIIllustrations
From the artist’s desk

Illustrated by the author

Original artwork and the official English cover will be revealed as the new edition approaches publication.

The Great ChroniclesIIIWitch DanceCharles T. RoseEnglish cover in preparation
Future English edition

Book Three / Future English edition

Witch Dance

The original trilogy reaches its culmination as an ancient city returns and the magical world prepares for the legendary Witch Dance.

Full story overview +

Someone brings the once-wondrous city of Gragmitaria back to life, creating a fitting stage for an ancient ceremony. Wizards and witches are drawn towards a legendary confrontation as the story begun in Dream Labyrinth moves towards its original conclusion. Witch Dance is planned as a future English-language edition; further story, cover and publication information will be announced in time.

English edition in preparation
IIIIllustrations
From the artist’s desk

Illustrated by the author

Archive illustrations and new English-edition materials will be presented here when the third volume enters production.

05 The author
Charles T. Rose, author and illustratorWriter · Illustrator · Designer

Behind the worlds

Charles T. Rose

Charles T. Rose is the pen name of Hungarian author and professional artist Rózsa Károly—a visual storyteller whose work spans comics, classic video games and illustrated fantasy fiction.

He served as Graphics Lead on the acclaimed strategy games Imperium Galactica and Imperium Galactica II, and created the Hungarian science-fiction comic Hajsza az űrben (Chase in Space).

As both author and illustrator of The Great Chronicles, Charles brings every place, creature and character to life from the first pencil line to the final page.

30+Years of visual storytelling
3Books in the original trilogy
1Remarkable Dreamrealm
Dream Labyrinth paperback cover

Available now

Begin the
journey.

Dream Labyrinth is available in paperback, hardback and Kindle editions from leading booksellers.

PaperbackISBN 9781919357119HardbackISBN 9781919357126KindleASIN B0G1TQH49C
06 From the studio

News & notes

The story continues.

Now available · 2025

Dream Labyrinth arrives in English

The first novel is available in paperback, hardback and digital editions.

Inside the books

A fantasy world drawn by its author

The series pairs Charles T. Rose’s storytelling with his original hand-drawn illustrations.