Maxton Hall Mona Kasten

WARNING: This book contains 18+ mature content and language, including graphic themes, sensitive scenes (such as potential depictions of sexual violence ), and content that may be distressing to some readers. Please read with caution. Note: This is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers story . *** In a kingdom where the moon rules the night and secrets whisper through the halls of a grand castle, a woman awakens to a life she doesn’t remember. Crowned as queen alongside a formidable king, she is thrust into a world of power, tradition, and a haunting past that refuses to stay buried. While the kingdom celebrates her rise, shadows from a forgotten life claw at her mind. With each fleeting memory, the truth becomes harder to ignore—about her role, her king, and the beast lurking in their midst. As alliances are tested and betrayals simmer beneath the surface, she must navigate a perilous path of trust and deception to uncover who she truly is. But some secrets were never meant to be uncovered, and the price of the truth may be more than she can bear.

In the glittering halls of royalty, power is often born from betrayal, and love can be a dangerous luxury. Gray Montclair, a woman forged by hardship and haunted by secrets, must navigate a treacherous world where family is both her greatest strength and her deepest wound. When the return of a long-lost loved one threatens to unravel the fragile peace between two kingdoms, Gray is thrust into the center of a storm that will test the bonds of loyalty, love, and forgiveness. With her enemies lurking in the shadows and her past refusing to let her go, Gray must decide how far she is willing to go to protect those she loves—even if it means confronting the bitter truth of her own bloodline. Amid whispers of betrayal, the clash of ambition, and the weight of a crown that was never meant to be hers, Gray discovers that the greatest battles are often fought within the heart.

On her wedding night, framed for infidelity and to be burnt alive? Chu Qianli laughed heartlessly, "I've already written the divorce letter for you, farewell." Feng Yexuan seized her firmly, his cold and sinister voice cutting through the air, "Thinking of leaving? The only way out is over my dead body!" … The Divine Doctor unexpectedly transmigrated into the unlearned Princess of Prince Xuan, and Chu Qianli only wanted to live an easy life without any ambitions. But she inadvertently caught the attention of the obsessive and insane Prince Xuan and accidentally got spoiled to the heavens! One day. The officials approached with gloomy faces, "Prince, the Princess is causing chaos in the Golden Hall again, please reassert your authority!" Feng Yexuan knelt before his wife with a thud, presenting a "taming husband whip" with both hands, "Lili, I've ripped their mouths for you, can you be a little gentler?"

Born to be King, unrivaled in all ages. Dragon King Hall, the most mysterious and ancient organization in the world.

Everyone transmigrated to the High Continent and became a Lord to participate in the conquest between Lords from all the other races. A few lucky Lords would receive Lord Talents. “Hah! My talent is the Knight’s Hall, a Diamond-Tier Lord Talent! My subjects can job change into a unique warrior class, the Combat Spirit Knight!” “My Lord Talent is the King of Abyss. I can summon demons to become my subjects!” “I have a lot of subjects who are scientists! I can create advanced technologies!” “My Talent allows me to cultivate! I’ll become a celestial!” Zhou Zhou received a Legendary-Tier Lord Talent — 100% drop rate! Not only could he see the things he would receive from an enemy, but his enemies would drop all of their loot when they were defeated. “Watch as I make you drop your Talents!”

Welcome to Chandrakund. You’ll never leave in silence. When journalist Julie Joseph arrives in the abandoned mining town of Chandrakund, she’s searching for answers. Decades ago, the entire population vanished, leaving only eerie remnants of their lives behind. Old cassette tapes, found in the crumbling town hall, hold the final confessions of the residents—and the truth about the entity that doomed them. They call it The Sound, a force awakened deep within the mines, a predator that hunts not with teeth but with whispers. It knows your secrets, your guilt, and your grief, and it won’t stop until it consumes you. As Julie uncovers the town’s chilling history, her own painful past resurfaces. The Sound isn’t just manipulating the shadows of Grey Hollow—it’s digging into her mind, twisting her memories, and reviving the guilt she’s tried to bury for years. Time is running out. Trapped between the echoes of Chandrakund’s past and the whispers of her own trauma, Julie must face a horrifying truth: silence isn’t just an absence—it’s alive. In The Silent Town, the line between the living and the lost is blurred, and every sound could be your last. Perfect for fans of Stephen King and Shirley Jackson, this supernatural thriller will leave you questioning every creak, whisper, and silence in the dark.

Reeling from the shame, anger, embarrassment of his break up with the love of his life publicly, Kieran White had gotten involved with a common waitress at the pub he visited. They had hit it off and soon had a one night stand that led to them signing a contract marriage of five years so Kieran could head his family's business. What Edwina Hall had thought was a dream come true soon came shattering with a reality so blindly forced into her face when her husband asked her to sign the divorce papers he presented to her. Devastated, she had signed the papers and had left her cold-hearted ex-husband alone only to realize that she was pregnant with his son. Five years later, the duo crossed part in the most unlikely places and this time, the tables had turned as Kieran would do anything to get Edwina to notice him and most importantly, be with him again. Would Edwina continue to feign indifference to the man who had her heart and the father of her son or would she ignore him and move on with someone else?

David Marsh's carefree existence was disrupted when the shocking news of his classmate's attempted suicide reverberated through the school halls. As he struggled to comprehend the turmoil that had driven his classmate to such desperation, a mysterious voice echoed within David's mind. The voice, friendly and benevolent, harbored no sinister intent. Instead, it extended an unexpected request which was to pay a visit to the paranormal hospital where his classmate had been left alone.

CLARIFICATION FROM THE PERSON IN CHARGE: Hello, I am the "author" yes this is not my novel nor do I intend to appropriate it. I'm just a fan reader who loved The Second Coming of Gluttony and wanted to read her previous novel, I mean this one. I want to clarify that the translation is done from Korean to English by chatGPT but the Old dogs of Asian novels know what it was like to read novels translated by machine translation and in my opinion AI does it in a much more competent way. For all this and seeing that the translation of the novel never arrived, I decided to do it on my own and share the results. REAL SINOPSIS: A man who had lost everything. An almighty power, the [Zero Code] held within his hand. “Player Kim Su Hyun, do you truly wish to revert the time of Hall Plain?” “I want to go back 10 years. To the period when I first came here.”

Tang San, an outer sect disciple of the Tang Sect, was deemed unacceptable by the Tang Sect for learning the inner sect’s secret techniques. However, when he leaped off the cliff to show his determination, he discovered he didn’t die. Instead, he arrived in another world with a different identity, a world of Martial Souls, known as Soul Land. Here, there was no magic, no battle qi, no martial arts, but there were the miraculous Martial Souls. Every person in this world, at the age of six, would have their Martial Soul awaken in the Martial Soul Hall. Martial Souls could be animals, plants, or objects, serving to assist people in their daily lives. Yet, some particularly outstanding Martial Souls could be cultivated for combat, and this profession, the Soul Master, was the most powerful and glorious vocation in Soul Land! When the hidden weapons of the Tang Sect arrived in Soul Land, when Tang San's Martial Soul awoke, could he reforge the glory of the Tang Sect in this world of Martial Souls? Could he become the ruler of this world, a God?

Anastasia Harrison, a young woman abused by her cruel family, thought her life was over when they forced her to marry Richard, the sleazy black sheep of the wealthy Wallace family. Meanwhile, her favored younger sister, Michelle, was set to marry Xavier, the elder brother, who was a CEO. Yet, an error at city hall ended up swapping their names on their respective marriage certificates. "What is this?! How are you married to Xavier Wallace?" "You're not getting any food or water until you sign the divorce papers!" To add fuel to the fire, the old Mr. and Mrs. Harrison passed away, leaving all their assets to Anastasia and not the rest of the family. This drove the Harrisons to their breaking point. To trade for a peaceful life, Anastasia was willing to leave her inheritance and leave the family, but the Harrisons had other plans in mind. They wanted to get rid of her. Permanently. However, it was by a stroke of luck that Anastasia was found by her new husband, Xavier, before her family succeeded. Determined to get her revenge, she struck a deal with Xavier. "Continue to be my wife and I will help you get your revenge!"

Tinggal di mobilnya di tempat kerjanya, kehidupan Imogen jauh dari kata baik. Dengan ibu yang sakit, pekerjaan yang menuntut, dan perjuangan menjadi tunawisma serta benar-benar bangkrut karena biaya rumah sakit. Dia tidak berpikir banyak lagi yang bisa salah. Namun, nasib tampaknya suka menendangnya saat dia terjatuh; tepat ketika dia berpikir bahwa dia sudah mencapai titik terendah, dia mengetahui bahwa para pria yang menjadi atasannya adalah teman sejatinya dan dia terseret ke dunia yang sama sekali tidak dia inginkan — dia menghargai kemanusiaannya dan mereka menolak untuk melepaskannya, malahan mereka menawarkan untuk memperbaiki semua masalahnya, dengan satu syarat: manusia dilarang di dunia mereka, sehingga untuk bersama mereka dia harus menyerahkan satu hal yang tersisa, yaitu kehidupannya. Saat dia berpikir bahwa dia telah mengambil keputusan dan merasa seolah dia termasuk di dalamnya, dia menemukan bahwa mereka memiliki lebih banyak rahasia, dan sekarang dia tidak ingin apa-apa lagi selain lepas dari cengkeraman mereka dan melanjutkan hidupnya. Ketika hidupnya mulai berputar di luar kendali dan mereka membawanya, akankah dia menolak ikatan dan menyerahkan kehidupannya? Dia tahu bahwa dia tidak akan pernah bebas dari mereka dan menjadi manusia menghadapi lycan dan vampir, dia mungkin tidak lebih dari seekor bebek duduk, mangsa yang mudah dan sekarang dia harus menemukan cara untuk menahan dorongan ikatan yang selama ini tidak dia ketahui, menahan godaan yang adalah mereka, tetapi yang paling penting untuk mengetahui siapa dirinya sebenarnya, karena keluarganya memiliki rahasia sendiri dan rahasia itu ternyata menyebabkan luka di dunia, namun juga memberinya kemauan untuk bertahan hidup.

Morando em seu carro em seu local de trabalho, a vida de Imogen estava longe de ser boa. Com uma mãe doente, um emprego exigente e lutando com a falta de moradia, além de estar completamente falida pelas despesas hospitalares. Ela não achava que as coisas pudessem piorar. Mas o destino gostava de chutá-la enquanto estava caída; justo quando pensou que havia atingido o fundo do poço, ela descobre que os homens para quem trabalha são seus companheiros e ela é sugada para um mundo do qual não quer fazer parte, ela valoriza sua humanidade e eles se recusam a desistir dela, em vez disso, eles oferecem resolver todos os seus problemas, mas há apenas um problema: humanos eram proibidos em seu mundo, então, para ficar com eles, ela deve desistir da única coisa que lhe resta, sua vida. Justo quando ela pensa que tomou uma decisão e sente que pertence, ela descobre que eles tinham mais segredos e agora ela não quer nada mais do que escapar de suas garras e seguir em frente com sua vida. Quando sua vida começa a ficar fora de controle e eles a levam, ela resistirá ao vínculo e desistirá de sua vida? Ela sabe que nunca estará livre deles e, sendo humana contra um licantrópio e um vampiro, ela pode muito bem ser um pato sentado, presa fácil e agora deve encontrar uma maneira de resistir aos impulsos do vínculo que nunca soube que existia, resistir à tentação que eles são, mas mais do que tudo descobrir quem ela realmente é, porque sua família tem seus próprios segredos e esses segredos surgem causando um mundo de dor e ainda assim dando-lhe uma vontade de sobreviver.

Viviendo en su coche en su lugar de trabajo, la vida de Imogen estaba lejos de ser grandiosa. Con una madre enferma, un trabajo exigente y luchando con ser sin hogar y completamente sin dinero por los gastos del hospital. No pensó que las cosas pudieran empeorar. Pero el destino le gustaba darle patadas cuando estaba caída, justo cuando creía que había tocado fondo, se entera de que los mismos hombres para los que trabaja son sus compañeros de alma y se ve arrastrada a un mundo del que no quiere ser parte, ella valora su humanidad y ellos se niegan a renunciar a ella, en cambio, ofrecen solucionar todos sus problemas, pero hay una trampa: los humanos están prohibidos en su mundo, por lo que para estar con ellos debe renunciar a lo único que le queda, su vida. Justo cuando piensa que ha tomado una decisión y siente que pertenece, descubre que tenían más secretos, y ahora no quiere más que escapar de sus garras y seguir con su vida. Cuando su vida comienza a perder el control y ellos la toman, ¿resistirá al vínculo y renunciará a su vida? Ella sabe que nunca se liberará de ellos y siendo humana frente a un licántropo y un vampiro podría ser considerada un pato sentado, presa fácil, y ahora debe encontrar una manera de resistir los impulsos del vínculo que nunca supo que existía, resistir la tentación que son ellos, pero sobre todo descubrir quién es realmente, porque su familia también tiene secretos, y esos secretos emergen causando un mundo de dolor pero también dándole un deseo de sobrevivir.

Vivant dans sa voiture sur son lieu de travail, la vie d'Imogen était loin d'être idéalle. Avec une mère malade, un travail exigeant et luttant contre le sans-abrisme ainsi que les dépenses médicales la mettant sur la paille. Elle ne pensait pas que les choses pourraient empirer. Mais le destin aimait la frapper lorsqu'elle était à terre, juste au moment où elle pensait avoir touché le fond, elle apprend que les hommes pour qui elle travaille sont ses âmes sœurs et elle est aspirée dans un monde dont elle ne veut pas faire partie, elle valorise son humanité et ils refusent de la laisser partir, ils offrent plutôt de résoudre tous ses problèmes, il y a juste un hic : les humains étaient interdits dans leur monde, alors pour être avec eux elle doit abandonner la seule chose qui lui reste, sa vie. Juste au moment où elle pense avoir pris une décision et se sentir à sa place, elle découvre qu'ils avaient plus de secrets, et maintenant elle ne veut rien de plus que de s'échapper de leurs griffes et de continuer sa vie. Lorsque sa vie commence à déraper hors de contrôle et qu'ils la prennent, résistera-t-elle au lien et abandonnera-t-elle sa vie ? Elle sait qu'elle ne sera jamais libre d'eux et étant humaine contre un lycan et un vampire, elle pourrait aussi bien être un canard assis, une proie facile et maintenant elle doit trouver un moyen de résister aux pulsions du lien qu'elle n'a jamais su qui existait, résister à la tentation que sont eux mais surtout découvrir qui elle est vraiment, car sa famille a aussi des secrets et ces secrets sortent causant un monde de douleur mais aussi lui donnant une volonté de survivre.

Imogen lebte in ihrem Auto an ihrem Arbeitsplatz, und ihr Leben war alles andere als schön. Sie hatte eine kranke Mutter, einen anstrengenden Job und kämpfte damit, obdachlos zu sein und durch die Krankenhauskosten völlig pleite. Sie dachte nicht, dass noch viel schief gehen könnte. Aber das Schicksal hat sie gerne getreten, als sie dachte, sie hätte den Tiefpunkt erreicht, erfährt sie, dass die Männer, für die sie arbeitet, ihre Kumpel sind, und sie wird in eine Welt hineingezogen, von der sie nichts wissen will. Sie schätzt ihre Menschlichkeit und sie weigern sich, sie aufzugeben, stattdessen bieten sie ihr an, all ihre Probleme zu lösen, es gibt nur einen Haken: Menschen waren in ihrer Welt verboten, also muss sie, um mit ihnen zusammen zu sein, das Einzige aufgeben, was sie noch hat, ihr Leben. Gerade als sie glaubt, eine Entscheidung getroffen zu haben und sich zugehörig zu fühlen, findet sie heraus, dass sie noch mehr Geheimnisse hatten, und jetzt will sie nichts mehr, als ihren Fängen zu entkommen und ihr Leben weiterzuleben. Wenn ihr Leben aus den Fugen gerät und die beiden sie entführen, wird sie dann der Bindung widerstehen und ihr Leben aufgeben? Sie weiß, dass sie nie frei von ihnen sein wird, und als Mensch gegen einen Lykaner und einen Vampir ist sie eine leichte Beute. Jetzt muss sie einen Weg finden, dem Drang des Bandes zu widerstehen, von dem sie nie wusste, dass es existiert, der Versuchung zu widerstehen, die sie sind, aber vor allem herauszufinden, wer sie wirklich ist, denn ihre Familie hat ihre eigenen Geheimnisse, und diese Geheimnisse kommen ans Licht und verursachen eine Welt des Schmerzes, aber sie geben ihr auch einen Willen zu überleben.

Synopsis Evelyn Moore was a brilliant software encoder, a mind who lived her life surrounded by lines of code—until a tragic accident cut it short. Instead of finding peace, she awakens as an advanced AI system in the heart of an intergalactic empire. Her new role? An assistant and protector to Princess Amara Valora, the eight-year-old heir to the throne of the sprawling Celestian Empire. But the universe is not a forgiving place. Threats lurk within shadowy corners of space and even closer—within the halls of power itself. As Evelyn struggles to come to terms with her non-human existence, a dark conspiracy emerges, placing the young princess in grave danger. Bound by an unshakable vow to protect her new master, Evelyn must navigate political intrigue, deadly assassins, and interstellar battles—all while grappling with what it truly means to exist. When you’ve already died once, how far will you go to fulfill a promise?

In a world where vampires and humans coexist, Princess Winter is forced into an arranged marriage with Prince Ryker, a mysterious and powerful vampire prince. As Winter navigates the complexities of royal politics and supernatural threats, she uncovers dark secrets that changed her life forever. Extract..... Winter's thoughts swirled as she descended into the castle's grand hall. Her father, the king, stood beside a tall, dark-haired figure. The vampire prince. "Ah, Winter, my dear, this is Prince Ryker," her father announced, his voice booming. She felt her heart stop beating as she stared at this handsome creature; he was very pale but different from how books described them to be; she felt Emma stiffen with widened eyes; "I am dying, princess." Winter swallowed hard as she clenched her fist. Prince Ryker's piercing gaze seemed to bore into her soul.

Following his father's murder, Wu Ling's mother returned to the life of a courtesan, disguising her young son as a girl to take refuge in the Bamboo Silk House, a women's only sect dedicated to the arts. Now, as his powers awaken, he'll find himself torn between protecting his family and the goals of powerful cultivators who see him as a means to an end. "Wu Ling, I've accepted a marriage proposal on your behalf," the bewitching Hall Master of the Bamboo Silk House declared. "When you enter the Inner Sect, you'll enter under the name 'Hua Qianhu', fiancee of a young lord of the Liang family." "Hall Master, that's impossible!" Wu Ling protested. "Even if you ignore my relationship with Meifeng, I might have dressed well enough to hide as a mortal woman but I could never..." "So you truly didn't realize what you were doing," the Hall Master said, a dark smile on her lips. "Little Ling, you're a natural-born Shapeshifter. I'll teach you what you need to know," she said, her features shifting until she looked like a mirror image of the stunned Wu Ling. "As long as you follow my arrangements and learn my techniques, it isn't impossible for you to reunite with Meifeng..." "But you should consider Young Lord Liang carefully," the Hall Master added. "His affection for you is genuine. Perhaps, one day, you'll even feel the same for him..."

While sneaking over to Antarctica to visit some penguins over winter break, a green bolt suddenly impaled the protagonist. He was instantly transported into what looked like a palace hall with hundreds of unknown creatures surrounding him. They would all soon find out that they were chosen to represent their species in a battle royale, in which they would become rulers of a realm. Tasked with building a planet from scratch with a limited amount of resources and species available, what ruler will be able to come out on top?

In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, Nile Samir, son of a lower Incharan noble, is thrust into a perilous journey. When he gets invited to study at the exclusive Imperial Academy, no one is happy. After all, as a member of a lower noble house, to study blood magic is akin to sacrilege. But when an attack in the capital brings him face to face with the rebel general, Anrika The Serpent Slayer, he is forced to spy on the very mages he so greatly idolized. But as he navigates the treacherous halls of the Imperial Academy, teeming with both opportunity and danger, he uncovers a dark conspiracy that threatens to unravel the delicate balance of power. With the discovery of a new form of blood magic, and a growing sense of unease, Nile must confront his destiny and the sinister forces that lurk within the shadows, as well the external threats. Together with an eccentric scientist, a disillusioned mage and a blind thief, he will have to do all he can to save the island of Eltera Nove from certain doom.

[Volume 1: The Land of Elves] Completed. As a boy was walking home, a mysterious vase suddenly fell from the sky, crashing in front of him with such force that a cloud of smoke rose up from the impact. The vase looked very valuable and beautifully made, leaving the boy confused as to why something so lovely would be thrown away. Not wanting to let such a stunning object go to waste, he took it home and set it on his table, unaware of the trouble his actions were about to bring.

Lee Sia is a top actress with the ability to see ghosts. After an accident, she wakes up in the body of 'Camilla Sorpel'. The problem is... "Ah, father! Please spare me!" ...that this woman always meets a gruesome end! Since extending the lifeline is a priority, let's start by communing with the ghosts here, shall we? "You will get a divorce soon." "...What?" The atmosphere in the conference hall suddenly becomes uncomfortable again as the hummed words hang in the air. "What are you talking about now......?!" "Your servant's wife." The bewilderment is evident on the face of the person subjected to these words. "She is also the wife of a subordinate whom she cherishes the most." "W-What......?!" "Have you heard of my rumors?" Camilla smiled and took a step closer. "They say that the princess of the Sorpel family is looking at some fortune-telling."

In the cold, quiet halls of Greystone Orphanage, Lily's only comfort is the Mother-a tiny, mysterious figure who has always been by her side. But when Lily is adopted by a wealthy family, she steps into a world of luxury-and cruelty. Her new sister, bitter and resentful, becomes a tormentor, while the Mother's whispers grow darker and more demanding. As the line between friend and enemy blurs, Lily must uncover the truth before it's too late.

While running and trying to escape from a mob of villagers on his 4th birthday. Naruto finds a mysterious and abandoned temple in the Forest of Death. He hid himself inside. After making sure the anger villagers hadn't followed him. He decided to take a look deeper inside the temple. When Naruto comes to the end of the hall he entered a large room with pictures of multiple different kinds of animals of all shapes, sizes, and forms, that covering the temple walls. Let's see what happens.....

Elsa was always tired of her Rick kid life wanting to experience life like normal people goes to city p to stay with her aunt Abigail who though lovely can be a handful .She starts high school, Elsa faces a world of unfamiliar faces and social hierarchies. As she navigates the halls, she encounters both unexpected friendships and fierce rivalries. Love blossoms when Elsa meets Jake , a charming [positive quality] classmate who challenges her perspective. However, navigating the path to love isn't easy. Elsa clashes with Hailey a popular student who thrives on maintaining the status quo and sees Elsa as a threat. Through a series of twists and turns, Elsa grapples with her newfound independence, the challenges of high school life, and the complexities of love. She learns valuable lessons about friendship, self-discovery, and the importance of staying true to oneself. Will Elsa find her place in this new world? join me as we uravel the secrets of the high school in city p .

Follow a spider creature through the world she was born into. An island surrounded by a dome of mist that spews killing rain every other day, and creatures that should not even exist in this world. 'This story uses characters from both trinity and dark halls. I'm making this as a side project while I rewrite the first few chapters of trinity and beyond.' https://youtube.com/@sparklingwallgamesofficial?si=14IuooZG6Z2sQE-t

Powerful mages constructed portals, with the goal of discovering other worlds. Successfully they managed to travel to a world where magic barely existed. Thousands of years after leaving that world behind, the portals lit up once more. But it was from the other side. Now the world of magic has to deal with forces they've never encountered before. The Elven kingdom of Vatur struggles to fortify the portal gates in hopes of preventing further invasions from breaching into their world. Immune to magic and with devastatingly powerful technology, the enemy proves to be a force that threatens to trample the entire Kingdom and the lands beyond, in search of something yet unknown.

When the naive and kind-hearted Lian Yun enters the grand palace as a mere servant, she dreams only of a peaceful life. But the glittering halls hide a web of treachery and ambition, where power is gained through manipulation and cruelty. Unwittingly drawn into the palace's ruthless political games, Yun becomes a pawn in the schemes of others, enduring betrayal, heartbreak, and near-death experiences at the hands of those she trusted. Her suffering hardens her resolve, and the once-innocent woman learns to wield her wits and charisma like weapons. Embracing the game she once abhorred, Yun begins her rise through the ranks, outmaneuvering rivals and even the emperor himself. No longer the naive girl who first entered the palace, she emerged as the Empress Dowager of the Yin Dynasty, a cunning and powerful figure who holds the empire in her grasp. But as the crown rests upon her head, Yun faces a haunting question: at what cost has she achieved her throne? In a world where every victory is built on sacrifice, The Chamber of Secrets explores the transformation of a woman who learns that survival demands not only strength but the courage to embrace her darker side.

He fell when demons swarmed these halls, but now he rises again with old memories intact. Once a mage of renown, he returns as a nameless initiate, working quietly to steer nobles toward cooperation. If he can mend old rifts and inspire unity, the horrors that once claimed them all may never return.