Ana Jara Martinez

Ilse thought her breakup with Ana was final—a clean, mutual parting. But Ana couldn't let go. For three days, Ana's obsessive texts, voicemails, and relentless stalking pushed Ilse to the edge. Blocking her didn't work; ignoring her didn't help. One dull, lonely night, Ilse tries to drown her stress with cheap beer, a vibrator, and an old dungeon-crawling RPG. Halfway through, her phone buzzes: an anonymous call. Ana. The sound of her voice sends Ilse into a panic. She screams, tells her to stay away, slams the phone down—but minutes later, there's a knock at the door. Ana is there, eyes wide and manic, clutching a knife and an ancient, bloodstained book. Ana chants something in a language that doesn't belong in this world. The blade plunges into Ilse's body, followed by a desperate, cuddle. As Ilse's vision fades, After being given a choice by an entity. Ilse wakes up somewhere else. A glitchy, corrupted world stretches before her, where reality bends like an old game on the verge of crashing. Naked, vulnerable, and utterly classless, Ilse stumbles through a bizarre urban sprawl, barely surviving. Living off mana pockets. A battle priestess, share's her energy with her. Giving her a choice, to play this world like a game or to succumb to the cycle. In this world, mana is life. And the most potent way to leech it? Through acts of intimacy. Ilse is thrust into a twisted realm where sex isn't just survival—it's power. However corruption threatens to change it all for the worse. **** UPDATES MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS

Bercerita Tentang seorang pria yang sedang berkuliah,ia Menghabiskan seluruh waktunya untuk bekerja dan berkuliah, Ia menghabiskan seluruh uangnya untuk membayar kuliah tak peduli apa pun yang dia lakukan uangnya selalu tidak cukup dan menemukan sebuah ruangan rahasia di ruang bawah Tanah dan menemukan sebuah Buku Novel [End Of the world] di dalam peti Diapun membaca buku novel itu seharian penuh dan saat ia hendak menjual buku itu untuk membayar kuliah nya dia tertabrak kereta dan terbangun di tubuh seorang sampah pecundang dari Novel [End Of the world] Damien Dante yang entah bagaimana berakhir di penjara bawah tanah.

A vida de Ana, marcada pela rotina monótona de São Paulo, é subitamente destruída quando um evento enigmático extingue a presença humana, deixando-a completamente isolada. Em sua busca por respostas, Ana embarca em uma jornada através de divindades, magia e sangue, uma batalha contínua para encontrar seu lugar neste novo universo.

Ruth seorang gadis yang comel dan nakal,sifatnya agak sedikit tulus sehingga nampak kebodohan yang menlucukan,dari keluarga pertengahan,bapaknya memiliki sebuah kedai runcit separuh abad.Ruth tidak mempunyai ibu,tapi mempunyai papa dan dua orang abang yang sangat menyayanggi Ruth dengan sepenuh hati mereka.Aboy abang sulung yang bersifat lembut dan Ate yang sisi tidak pasti baik atau jahat,papa mereka seorang yang kedekut,tapi keluarganya tetap utama. Quan jiran sebelah rumah dan juga teman masa kecil Ruth yang bercita² tinggi,dia sangat pintar dan bergaya,dia seorang anak tunggal di dalam keluarga,jadi dialah harapan ibu bapanya,bapaknya menpunyai sebuah kilang makanan. Villiam seorang chef terkenal yang hemsem berkerja di sebuah restoran lima bintang di kuala lumpur bandar raya yang sibuk,bukan saja hemsem tapi juga pandai masak,satu suka bersaing dan agak romantik. Diana sahabat talam dua muka yang selalu merasakan dia lagi bagus dari Ruth,dari alam persekolahan lagi dia menanggap Ruth sebagai persaingnya dalam diam,tampa Ruth sedari Diana bermain kotor di belakangnya. Ruth dan Quan pernah bercinta,karna salah faham,mereka akhirnya berpisah dan menjalankan kehidupan masing²,di saat Ruth mengenali Villiam.Quan muncul kembali ingin bersama,pada masa yang sama Diana juga muncul sebagai penghalang untuk Quan kembali kepada Ruth.Villiam juga tidak mahu mengalah untuk memiliki Ruth,bagaimana pengakhirannya di antara mereka nanti...

Diana Moriarty, the first female heir of the Moriarty family, is raised to outwit and surpass the Holmes family. With unmatched intellect and cunning, she becomes the first Moriarty to defeat a Holmes, changing the course of their century-old rivalry.

que pasaría si el díos menos pensado tuviera un hijo, acompañemos lo en su viaje para ver cómo encajará en un mundo que lo ve con miedo

Havian Shahreza or usually called Havi, is a 48 year old recidivist who received a miracle to restart his life and return to the age of 17. Havi, who is actually a smart child, promises to be a good person and also successful in his second life. Havi finds love with a woman named Nuriana Salim, a woman who is 7 years older than him. Because thanks to Nuriana's prayers in her previous life, Havi who had died had the opportunity to live once again to change his life. In addition, there is also a woman named Diana Galuh who in her previous life, Diana was willing to be single for decades in order to be with Havi. What will happen to Havi, Nuriana and Diana next, all will be explained here.

Sarah namaku. Saat ini, statusku adalah mantan terpidana seumur hidup yang sedang berusaha membangun masa depan. Mantan narapidana, sebuah status yang seharusnya tidak pernah kusandang, namun kenyataan waktu itu berkata lain. Entah kebetulan atau takdir, semua berubah ketika vonis yang mengunci sisa hidupku di penjara dibatalkan. Penjara bukanlah rumah yang semestinya bagiku. Diriku tak bersalah, Diriku korban ketidakadilan yang Menyakitkan. Hukum saat itu telah menghakimiku, Hukum telah memutuskan bahwa diriku adalah penjahat keji yang tak termaafkan. Sebagian besar hidupku dihabiskan di pulau penjara, sebuah tempat yang tak pernah kuharapkan untuk menjadi bagian dari kisah hidupku. Diriku adalah korban fitnah, korban salah paham yang menyudutkanku tanpa ampun. Siapa sangka, fitnah memang lebih kejam daripada pembunuhan. Mungkin ini adalah cara Tuhan menguji ketabahanku, tetapi sungguh, mata dunia tak pernah sempurna melihat kebenaran. Keadilan yang diatur oleh manusia terlalu sering meleset, tak jarang meninggalkan luka yang mendalam. Kini bayangan dari Kehidupan di Penjara masih menghantui, meski diriku telah bebas, rasa itu belum sepenuhnya hilang. Manis-pahit kehidupan di penjara masih membekas, seperti ukiran dalam di hatiku yang tak akan pernah benar-benar pudar. Kebebasan ini terasa berat; bayang-bayang kehidupan di penjara masih mengikat, seperti bayangan "rumah" yang pernah memenjarakan jiwa dan ragaku. Ku coba meyakinkan diriku bahwa semua ini adalah ujian dari Tuhan. Sebuah perjalanan untuk menempa ketabahan dan menguji iman. Inilah kisahku, sebuah kisah tentang perjuangan dan harapan, kisah tentang kehilangan segalanya, bertahan, menerima keadaan, menikmati pertemuan yang tak diduga, dan akhirnya menemukan kembali sebagian diriku di tengah cobaan yang tampaknya mustahil untuk dilalui. Sebuah kisah tentang perjuangan hidup, mencari keadilan di dunia yang sering kali buta, dan tentang bagaimana aku, seorang wanita tangguh, menemukan kekuatan di tengah badai yang menghancurkan.

Frudi Rivera, the determined heir to the Rivera mafia empire, challenges the status quo by seeking to lead her family's organization in a male-dominated world. Her father, Francisco "Cisco" Rivera, assigns her to spy on the rival Martinez family, where she meets Dylan Martinez, the charismatic and rebellious son of Tristan Martinez. Despite their families' animosity, Frudi and Dylan embark on a passionate love affair, but their loyalty is tested when Frudi chooses duty over heart. As Frudi delves deeper into the rivalry between their families, she uncovers shocking secrets, including her mother's true identity as the leader of the Hermosa Lorena family, the source of the longstanding feud. Dylan, struggling with his own identity and responsibilities, discovers Tristan Martinez is his uncle, not his father. Torn between loyalty and love, Dylan must navigate his feelings for Frudi and his family's expectations. As tensions escalate, Frudi faces challenges from rival families, internal power struggles, and heartbreak. Dylan must confront his family's secrets and the truth about his own identity.

Book 2 of The Nochten trilogy. Five years have passed since the dreaded letter and Ana is now 12 years old. She continues to face the challenges in court, meanwhile, more support grows in favor of her cousin Mykhol. But as foreign invaders, the Bulgeons, encroach on their colonies with more than pillaging in mind, Ana must turn for aid in one of the last remnants of her mother's court, Admiral Nugen. The only human at court who may have more than a sense of duty to stay by Ana's side. Meanwhile, back in Dawny, Prince Nicoli struggles to find a way back into Ana's life after five years of silence on her end. Ever determined to reunite with his half-sister, he comes up with an ingenious plan that just has to work, despite Mykhol's and Queen Belinda's best wishes. But Queen Belinda has her own tricks up her sleeve and a resentment that only grows not against Ana but King Alexander, himself, who must choose between his children. Will Ana be able to manage these new challenges? And what about the strange rumors running around about Mykhol and her? Why is there talk of marriage? Secret engagements, a hidden love child, and a broken trust still loom over, doesn't Ana have enough to deal with?

When enigmatic CEO Diana Cruz mysteriously dies, suspicion falls on her loyal secretary Emily. Unbeknownst to all, Diana has staged her own demise to escape a sinister threat. Her sudden demise sends shockwaves through the corporate world. But nothing is as it seems.

Diana Margaret Pierce was a beauty to behold, a woman of fierce Independence and quiet grace. With a sharp wit and an unwavering spirit, she carved her own path in life, unafraid of challenges or expectations. She was her own woman - stubborn at times, passionate always - until she crossed paths with the enigmatic James Deniro Alfred. James, a charismatic and powerful CEO, was a man shrouded in mystery. Beneath his polished exterior lay a man of contradictions - intense, protective, and burdened by a labyrinth of secrets, hidden motivations and a heart that had learned to protect itself at all costs. From the moment he laid eyes on Diana, he knew she was different. She wasn't just another fleeting connection or a piece in his calculated life; she was the one person who seemed made for him. "Boss, the madam has a tail on her," one of James's trusted men rushed into his office, breaking the calm of the day. James's dark eyes flashed with unrestrained fury. He leaned back in his chair, his voice a deadly calm. "Well, what are you waiting for? Burn them alive." As Diana navigates her new life alongside James, she begins to unravel the layers of his carefully guarded world. With every secret revealed, their bond grows stronger, but so do the dangers surrounding them. Diana's strength and resolve are tested as she realizes that being James deniro Alfred's wife means more than just love - it means becoming his anchor, his equal, and the one person he would burn the world for.

In the northern royal kingdom of Arszden, nothing is as it seems. Being one of the oldest of the Fourteen Kingdoms, time has made its history both fact and fairytale, and to this day, nobody knows which is more accurate, either fantasy or reality. Katarina Kasdan was born free, but 321 days ago, her entire world crumbled at her feet. Not for the first time, and surely, not for the last. Stripped of her right to freedom after her entire village was burned to the ground, she was taken as a thrall by the woman known as the Keiserinne, and used for her dark wishes. But her wyrd was long ago settled. When the infamous Steel Kairo walks into her life, everything changes, once more. He is everything she hates. Everything she fears. Everything she loves. He has secrets interwoven with the very birth of the world he seems to carry in his shoulders, holds more power than one should ever be given to wield, and, on top of it all, he is said to be immortal. Something she should have known the first time she tried to stab him. Or when he offered to teach her to throw knives. Or when he kissed her for the first time. But as another king sits on his throne destined to fall, others reach to claim a crown bejeweled with secrets that could mean the unveiling of a long-lost prophecy and a wyrd millennia before settled. And as false kings race to claim an inheritance that is neither theirs nor the king's firstborn, the wyrd wields its hand to place upon the one true heir's head the crown of the Lost King. And amid such secrets lies a fate that claims that these two will be the bane of each other's existence until the blood of one of them is shed upon a land of daisies. Thus, chaos will come. Lives will be lost. Bonds will be made. Vows will be broken. Blood will be spilled. Fates will be set. And war will be waged. And the only remaining question is whether steel will be broken or a daisy will blossom. (Norse mythology and Viking inspired)

When in doubt, search for the past… where all secrets hide. He is a man known by many names. Born a Crown Prince, his birth name was known by all the kingdom and, after his death, it became known by the entire world as the tale of the Lost King — the beautiful and kind prince said to have disappeared into the Northern fog and to only return to his people in their time of most need. Such whispers spread like ashes through the kingdoms, ushered by the winds of the North, crossing seas to bring faith to unknown people. Living as the Slayer, his name became the whispers of those frightened, spoken in both prayer and consternation for fear that his arrival might not only not bring peace to the dead, nor keep the living from death. Dying as a God, his name became the word no one would dare to speak, for with his death, the evil slithered away, not killed or banished, but satisfied for long enough to leave the world to enjoy some semblance of peace, leaving his absence an emptiness the skies felt, but no one defied. Born Raiden Thorden. Lived Steel Kairo. Died Thor Odinson. The human boy fated to be a God. The most powerful God sacrificed in the most human of ways. The only remaining question is what name the Seid will give him, now. Faced with the end of all things, if his death is the sacrifice needed for the survival of the world he spent his entire existence protecting, isn’t it worth it? After all, his ending began centuries before… And when comes the thawing, after all the secrets have melted away, what remains shall be the truth. (Norse mythology and Viking inspired)

After losing his best friend from a horrible encounter with few wolves from an enemy pack, Kael became sad and empty, then he met Ana , a human on his journey back home. Ana became Kael’s obsession, sparking a forbidden love that defied the rules of his pack. Wolves and humans could never end up together, the unlikelihood of conceiving together made their union unacceptable. Determined to disobey tradition, Kael was prepared to risk everything for Ana. But his pack, being scared of his dissent, thought to eliminate Ana. She was luckily rescued by wolves from the white wounds pack, led by their enigmatic Alpha- Kael’s estranged stepbrother. As Ana drew closer to her hero, fate brought her and Kael back together during an intense journey, igniting a clash of betrayal, loyalty and love. Secrets of the past unfolded, including the unsettling truth of Kael’s stepmother’s betrayal and the battle that claimed his father’s life. Will Kael and Ana’s love for each other endure the forces ripping them apart, or will destiny lead them down different directions forever?

Diana Ardelaine was done. Diana Ardelaine had enough. Married to a Duke who returned from war with a mistress, she played the perfect wife, only to be humiliated at every turn. So, she did the one thing no one expected: she divorced him, walked out of his mansion, and decided to start fresh. Enter Cassian—a charming cafe owner with a knack for being in the wrong place at the right time. With his warm smiles and terrible puns, he made her believe in love again. Life was peaceful, simple, and—most importantly—happy. Until the royal guards showed up. With Cassian’s face plastered on a bounty poster, Diana's world turned upside down. Was her sweet husband a criminal? A liar? Before she could even yell at him, the crown prince burst into the cafe like a storm. “Where is that damn runaway prime minister?! The Empire’s about to fall, and this idiot is baking muffins?!” Diana froze. Prime minister? Runaway? Muffins? Turns out, Cassian wasn’t just a cafe owner—he was the crown prince’s cousin, a brilliant political advisor, and a man who really hated responsibility. Now, with imperial soldiers, assassination plots, and a furious prince barging into her life, Diana has to figure out how to keep her husband alive—and herself sane. Divorce was hard. Falling in love again was harder. But marrying into imperial chaos? That might just be impossible.

It all started with a dog named Fujiku, a dirty grave and one broken glass jar. Dahil sa mga iyon ay nagkaroon ng bagong housemate si Ember-si Lantis Arcanghel. He was hot, he was beautiful, he was a little persistent and above all, he was dead, Ito ang may ari ng puntod katabi ng puntod ng parents niya. Oh yes! Multo ang bagong housemate ni Ember ngunit ayaw nitong magpatawag na "multo". Phantom daw ito. At may kailangan sa kaniya ang panty-este phantom. Gusto na nitong tumawid sa linyang naghihiwalay sa mundo ng mga buhay at yumao na at si Ember ang masuwerteng nilalang na napili ni Lantis na tutulong dito. "P-Paano kung...kung ayoko?" tanong ni Ember sa mumu. Inilagay ni Lantis ang kamay sa isang tabi ng ulo niya, pagkatapos ay ang kabila na naman. Na-trap siya sa mga braso nito, na-sandwich sa pagitan ng bookshelf at katawan-este kaluluwa nito. "Then I guess you have to get used to my presence," sabi nito sa boses na hindi niya mawari kung nag-uutos, nanunudyo o nananakot. "Titira ako sa bahay mo. I'll watch you sleep, watch you bathe. I'll watch you dress and undress...I'll talk to you when you're in public places, I'll shout in your ears, I'll follow you anywhere you go...I'll embrace you, I'll sleep beside you...in short, I'll haunt you. Hindi. Kita. Patatahimikin." Anak ng tipaklong! Ito na nga ang may kailangan, ito pa ang may ganang pagbantaan siya! Walang choice si Ember kundi tulungan si Lantis. Magtagumpay kaya siya? O forever nang mananatili ang guwapong multo sa tabi niya?

Diana crashed a party of big people who she thought were cosplaying as mythical characters and pretended to be one of them. she wore her mother's robe, carried the strange staff at home and attended the party uninvited. she ate to her fill and prepared to dash. but everything changed when a bloodied woman was rushed inside the hall. she discovered that the world was not what it seems to be. "The werewolf race greets the chosen one!! Please lead us to victory!!!" The whole 'congregation' shouted in unison as they all knelt and bowed to me Hope I didn't land myself in trouble like this? Is this some kind of occult meeting? Did I just barged in an occultic ritual? I only came here for a plate of rice!! Diana!!! Stay calm and look for the perfect time to escape!

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Ana, gadis 17 tahun, harus memulai hidup baru di sekolah baru setelah pindah ke kota lain. Namun, kehidupannya tidak semudah yang dia bayangkan. Dia diganggu dan diasingkan oleh teman-temannya. Ketika semuanya terasa tidak berarti lagi, tiga pahlawan muncul untuk melindunginya: Tama, teman sekelas yang setia; Eza, anak sultan yang sederhana; dan Juna, siswa pintar yang diam-diam menyukainya. Mereka melindungi Ana dari gangguan dan bahaya, dan ternyata mereka memiliki perasaan cinta kepada Ana. Siapa yang akan dipilih Ana? Apakah cinta mereka bisa mengatasi segala rintangan? Ikuti kisah cinta, persahabatan, dan perjuangan Ana bersama tiga pahlawan bayangannya.

Third person POV Chapter 1: Moonlight and Shadows Diana Black's eyes fluttered open, her heart racing as she gasped for air. She was drenched in sweat, her sheets tangled around her legs. It was just a dream, she told herself, trying to calm her racing thoughts. But the memory of the dream lingered, refusing to be shaken. In the dream, she was running, her feet pounding the earth as she desperately tried to escape. A figure loomed behind her, its presence dark and menacing. Diana's mind replayed the images, her senses still reeling from the fear that had gripped her. Who was the person chasing her? And why did she feel like she was being pulled toward them, despite the terror that filled her heart? As she sat up in bed, her eyes scanning the darkened room, Diana couldn't shake the feeling that the dream was more than just a product of her imagination. It felt like a warning, a message from her subconscious that something was coming, something that would change her life forever. She threw off the covers and got out of bed, padding over to the window to gaze out at the night. The moon cast its silvery glow over the city, illuminating the towering skyscrapers and casting long shadows across the streets. Diana felt a shiver run down her spine as she gazed out at the moonlit landscape. She loved the night, loved the way the shadows seemed to come alive in the darkness. But tonight, the shadows seemed to hold a sinister presence, as if they were watching her, waiting for her to make a move. With a sense of unease, Diana turned away from the window and began to get ready for her shift at the café. She tried to push the dream and its lingering fear to the back of her mind, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, that the night held secrets and dangers that she couldn't even begin to imagine. With a sense of unease, Diana turned away from the window and began to get ready for her shift at the café. She tried to push the dream and its lingering fear to the back of her mind, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, that the night held secrets and dangers that she couldn't even begin to imagine. As she grabbed her bag and headed out the door, Diana felt a sudden chill run down her spine. She spun around, but there was no one there. The hallway was empty, the only sound the creaking of the old building. Diana's heart was racing as she turned to leave, but her feet felt rooted to the spot. And then, she saw it. A piece of paper on the floor, with a message scrawled in red ink: "They're coming for you." Diana's blood ran cold as she stared at the message, her mind reeling with questions. Who was coming for her? And why?

HEY so this is about a year after the events of My Angel Girl so kael is in 7th grade and is dating Aurora the shy rich girl and they love each other alot and now kael is the main character but kikidori, ere'ana, yumi, Akuma and Aralyn are still in the story

a girl named ere'ana and a boy named kikidori are on different sides, kikidori is a demon and ere'ana is an angel and as the angels and demons where at war when they met and obviously kikidori was about to kill ere'ana because they where on Separate sides but kikidori saw ere'ana and thought she was cute so he let her go (WARNING: this is a 20+ book and they cuss alot)

The Legacy of Love: A Family Saga of Epic Proportions Buckle up, folks! This is a story about love, family, and the crazy things we do for both. *First Generation: Demetri and Diana* Meet Demetri and Diana, the original power couple. Their love story is one for the ages - think Romeo and Juliet, minus the tragic ending (spoiler alert!). They fought against all odds, dodged family drama, and made their love shine brighter than a K-pop concert. Demetri: "I'll never give up on us, Diana. We'll overcome this together... or die trying." Diana: "But what about our families? They'll never approve." Demetri: "We'll make them see. Our love is stronger than any obstacle... and my mom's cooking." *Second Generation: Damien and Darlene* Fast-forward to their kids, Damien and Darlene. Damien's got a bad case of love-at-first-sight with his classmate Lilian, but Darlene's hatred for Lilian is stronger than her love for pizza (and that's saying something). Damien: "Darlene, why do you hate Lilian so much?" Darlene: "She's manipulative, Damien. You don't see the real her." Damien: "But I see the good in her. And I care about her." Lilian: "Damien, I know your sister doesn't like me, but I promise I'm not who she thinks I am... or am I?" *The Plot Thickens...* As Damien navigates his feelings, he must confront the ultimate question: will he choose family loyalty or follow his heart? But little does he know, Darlene's secret is about to blow everything wide open... Will Damien and Lilian's love prevail, or will family drama tear them apart? Can Demetri and Diana's love story provide the guidance they need? And what's really going on with Darlene's mysterious past? To Be Continued...

Fiona memiliki kembaran bernama Fania. Mereka kembar, tapi memiliki perbedaan yang signifikan. Suatu hari, Fania mendengar sebuah rahasia besar Damar --cowok populer di sekolahnya-- rahasia itu membuat hidupnya terancam. Tepat saat usianya 18 tahun, ia diberitakan meninggal. Insiden itu justru membuat Fiona dituduh sebagai pembunuh kembarannya sendiri. Demi membalas dendam atas tuduhan yang membuatnya masuk penjara, Fiona berusaha mencari tahu siapa pembunuh sebenarnya. Ketika dia dibantu oleh sahabatnya dan mulai menemukan titik terang siapa pembunuh saudari kembar yang sebenarnya, Fiona justru akan dinikahkan paksa oleh orang tuanya. Pada saat yang sama, Fiona justru jatuh cinta pada adik iparnya. Akankah Fiona berhasil membalaskan dendam saudari kembarnya dan menemukan kebahagiaan yang sesungguhnya? Siapa sebenarnya dalang dari peristiwa itu? Dan mengapa kedua orang tuanya menikahkan dirinya dengan laki-laki yang tidak dikenal sebelumnya?

Lorenz Martinez is just a normal High School boy he is also an Otaku. He died because God accidentally strike him a lightning bolt. God offers him Reincarnation with 10 Wishes as an apology. This is my first story so expect it to be not so good but I'll try my best to make it a good story.

After losing her husband, Queen Ana Sofia seeks a new king through a grand tournament. Amidst the competition, she finds unexpected love with a mysterious contestant. But as their romance blossoms, political intrigue and betrayal threaten to tear them apart. Will Ana Sofia choose love over duty, or will the demands of the kingdom force them apart?

Diana explores the complexity of the human world

Forced out by the demands of her pregnant stepmother, Empress Anastasia Brokenoff is sent to Nochten, the homeland of vampires, under the promise she will have a better life amongst her mother's kin. But Ana only finds things cold and hostile. She is mocked for being half a vampire, her relatives ignore her, and the maids keep quitting. Unable to do anything until she is old enough and has her first blood, Ana chooses to hide behind books or wander her late Mother's Rose garden, living in isolated obscurity. That is until the arrival of a new maid, who may be in on more than she lets on and is determined to rekindle the strained relationship with her father. Such a simple act sparks a chain of events that throws Ana into a new world of people. People like Prince Nicoli, her half-brother, who invokes strange feelings while handling her overbearing cousin, Mykhol, who seems to be oddly focused on getting close to her. Book 1 of The Nocthen trilogy.