Fight for the truth or believe the lie?
Everyone wants to become Champion, but when the tournament suddenly becomes more deadly, one must reveal the truth... before it's too late.
Welcome to the Champion's Escape GoFundMe page! Find out all there is to know about this action-packed story and discover ways you can help!
Hey! I'm RyLee, a young adult who writes young adult novels. Champion's Escape is a thrilling science fiction dystopian novel that I am in the process of publishing. The hope is to release the book in 2026, but to do that, I need your help!
Current Funding Total: $1,483 of $7,500.
Why does the total on this GoFundMe page not show the same number? Because many people have donated in-person to help bring this book to life! Since it was not given online, it doesn't show on GoFundMe's total bar. You can find the most up-to-date totals through my newsletter and on my website.
About The Book
Synopsis:
The outside world is now the Dead Zone. Survivors are hosted in the renowned SYN Corp Stadium— The Final Great Colosseum, but no one is allowed in or out. Each year, they continue to hold the annual Tournament of Armor & Glory to give the stadium residents a chance to gain the glory and security that comes with being declared Champion.
Seventeen-year-old Aspen Sloe, the daughter of a once-great Champion, is chosen to compete in this year's games. Everyone expects her to carry on her father's legacy, but she doubts that she will ever measure up. However, mysterious things have taken place in the stadium recently and when the games suddenly become more deadly, she must go against the rules in order to save herself and the others... before it's too late.
Purpose Of The Book
In Champion's Escape, Aspen Sloe must learn the hard truth about her so-called safe haven and home. Through this, she also discovers that in order to succeed in the Tournament and rescue herself and her friends, she must overcome the lies she believes about herself.
I wrote this story because we all struggle with lies we believe about ourselves. You aren't good enough, you're incapable, you're not beautiful, you're a nobody, you're alone. We let these words become a part of who we are, but they aren't true and they tear us down.
When we spot the lie and defeat it with The Truth, we can live in freedom. That's why Champion's Escape exists; to help those who read it overcome the lies they believe and inspire newness and freedom of life.
"Words of hope, inspiring life, bring freedom."
Why Donate?
The goal is to self-publish this book, which means I would be taking on the responsibility of publishing the story myself, hiring professionals to bring the book to life. This requires resources. Donations made towards this project would help create a high-quality novel that is worthy of being put on shelves. Investing in it brings the book one step closer to readers everywhere.
This story is SO close to being able to publish, but it can't get there without the help of donors.
If it is in your heart to donate, please do so! All donations help- both big and small!
The Funds Will Go Towards...
The great news is that the publishing process can go in stages, so as we reach certain funding targets along the way to $7,500, we will be able to complete these stages. This will help to bring the book to publication sooner! As we reach these funding targets, I will provide updates on the book's progress!
- Update (as of 08/22/2025): Through this GoFundMe and in-person donations, we have raised $701! We are so close to reaching our SECOND funding target! Thanks to everyone for the support. Let's keep this momentum going!
- Update (as of 09/10/2025): We have raised $849! Thanks for all your support!
- Update (as of 11/05/2025): We have reached $999 through in-person donations!
- Update (as of 11/06/2025): New total: $1,004! Every donation matters!
- Update (as of 12/03/2025): Our second funding goal: Developmental Edit has been reached! The Developmental Edit is fully paid for and complete. Therefore, Champion's Escape is finished with it's first round of edits!!!! Our next goal: Copy and Line Edits.
How You Can Help:
- Donate towards the creation of this book on GoFundMe (Every donation matters, both big and small!)
- Share the link to this GoFundMe with others
- Follow the journey on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @theryleeofficial
- Purchase something through my affiliates (all commissions made go towards this fundraiser. You can find the links here: https://linktr.ee/theryleeofficial
About The Author
RyLee is a young adult author who writes young adult novels. As she goes through her own coming-of-age, she has found a love for science fiction, though she always gets a kick out of a good mystery too! Currently, she is self-publishing her debut novel, Champion's Escape. When RyLee's not writing, she is a jack-of-all-trades, but you will most likely find her studying or recording content for her social media series, Eyes on the Prize: Spinner Wheel Writing Advice. Her other interests include playing games, watching sports, reading books, listening to music, and exploring small towns.
To learn more about me and Champion's Escape, visit my website: https://www.theryleeofficial.com/
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