Hailey Rhode Baldwin

A modern-day developer working on a knock-off gacha game, is suddenly transmigrated to the Middle Ages. But things seem to be different from the history that he knows. In this strange land, ancient legends walk the earth. Here Witches, Manticores, Vampires, Werewolves, Sirens, Dragons and Krakens are all terrifyingly real. As if that weren’t enough, this is also the age of legendary rulers—Baldwin, Saladin, and Richard the Lionheart —each destined to shape history in a new wave of Crusades. Amidst bloodshed and glory, Lothar must use his only advantage—his Gacha System—to build his territory, summon legendary units, and carve out his legacy in a world where ambition reigns and power speaks. Milestones: King of Jerusalem (Incomplete) Emperor of Eastern Roman Empire (Incomplete) Emperor of Germany (Incomplete)

In a world shaped by moonlight and fate, sixteen-year-old Eila receives her wolf—and with it, the rare power to heal others without touch and glimpse into the future through haunting dreams. But unlike her peers, she doesn’t find her fated mate same day as her wolf. Days pass. Weeks. Then, the unthinkable happens. She is claimed—by not one, but three of the most powerful males in the Moon Treasure Pack. Zois and Lukas Baldwin—silver-haired, cold-eyed twins who command attention without a word—have always been the center of admiration. Handsome beyond reason and untouchable by all. Until Eila. Then there’s Leonard Blackwell, Beta of the pack, dark-haired, icy-eyed, older, and far more dangerous. Rumored to be heartless, he is anything but when it comes to Eila. Tension crackles in every glance, every touch. From the moment Zois kisses the back of her hand in the moonlit woods, to when Lukas pins her during combat training just to test her limits. And Leonard—he doesn’t ask for permission when he corners her in the library, his voice low as he claims, “You are mine, Eila. Don’t ever doubt it.” As the pack mourns after a brutal rogue attack and Eila’s family teeters on the edge of ruin, she rises—leading her siblings, helping the wounded, and awakening power she never knew she possessed. Her nights are filled with strange dreams of ancient entities breathing in the darkness, and her days, with stolen moments between her and the three mates she never asked for. But love comes with a price. Secrets stir. War looms. And the Moon Goddess’s plan for Eila is just beginning. “Eila and Her Three Mates” is a gripping, sensual, dark fantasy romance where destiny tangles with desire, and a girl must find her strength in a world built for men. Perfect for fans of fated mates, twisted love triangles, and slow-burn magic that simmers until it ignites.

Natalie Roberts lived her life as the perfect daughter, obedient sister, and devoted fiancée—until she discovered she was nothing more than a tool. Her blood kept her sickly sister Hailey alive. Her engagement to William Parker? Just part of a plan to secure power. And when Hailey became pregnant with William’s child, the betrayal reached its peak. Left for dead—stabbed, discarded, and buried in cement—Natalie awakens not in the afterlife, but in the cold gaze of Logan Parker, William’s dangerous older brother. Feared across New York City, Logan is ruthless, calculating... and now, inexplicably, her only hope. With her former life shattered, Natalie vows to rise—not as a victim, but as a storm. Love? She gave that once. Now, it’s time for revenge.

She witnessed a murder, he offered a deal. Now they’re both in too deep. Adopted into a wealthy family, Hailey Monroe spent her life trying to earn love in a home that treated her like a burden. Overshadowed by her perfect adoptive sister, Kaira, Hailey agreed to an arranged marriage just to please her family—only to be betrayed in the cruelest way. When Kaira sleeps with Hailey’s husband, Blake, and he throws both Hailey and their son out of the house, her world shatters. Desperate and broke, Hailey becomes a stripper to afford her son’s sudden medical treatments. But everything spirals when she witnesses a murder during one night she was meant to entertain a client—turning her into a target that needed to be eliminated. Rejected again by her family, Hailey stumbles into the path of a stranger after almost being hit by his car, Killian Valtieri, a cold-hearted billionaire desperate for a partner so as to inherit his family’s empire. “Marry me and I’ll protect you,” he offers. Left with no choice, she agrees. But the deal was only the beginning. As enemies close in and buried secrets rise to the surface, Hailey uncovers the shocking truth about her birth—and just how far her enemies are willing to go. However when something more tragic happens, she makes sure everyone pays. And Killian? He may just lose everything to the woman he once thought was disposable. Excerpt; “Give me one more chance, and I promise to treat you right this time,” Blake pleaded while Hailey stared at him in shock. “Come back to me, Hailey. I love you—“ “You don’t!” Hailey snapped. “You just hate the thought of me being happy with Killian. After what you did, how you treated me, you never thought that I would be able to stand back on my feet, did you?” Blake gritted his teeth, unable to deny Hailey was right. “I’m happy with Killian, and I believe you deserve to be with Kaira.” Hailey gave him one last regarding look before she turned to leave but Blake stopped her. “If you can’t be mine…” Hailey halted. “…I won’t let you return to him.” Hailey turned to look at him, and her eyes widened at the gun pointed at her. Before she could say nothing, a bang echoed.

Who is Katz Baldwin? A wandering healer? A rogue sorcerer? A quiet hero in a dying world? No one really knows. But here's the truth: he's the 36th Demon King—the so-called weakest in history. The joke of the underworld. Except... he inherited the forbidden shadow powers of the First Demon King—the legendary God Slayer. So, yeah. Weak is kind of relative. For two thousand years, demons and humans have been at war. Katz? He crossed into enemy territory not with an army, but alone—drawn by a deadly plague that’s tearing through every race: humans, elves, demi-humans. Instead of spreading destruction, he started saving lives. Now they call him a hero. But how long can a Demon King pretend to be a savior? How long before the truth slips through the cracks? He walks the line between light and shadow—and when the mask falls, the world will have to decide: Is he their salvation... or their doom?

Hailey thought her life was over as she was regarded her as a whore and slapped with millions of debts on her wedding day. As soon to be husband, Benjamin Taylor stepped away from her her and asked the security men to kick her of the wedding hall, but just then, a young gentleman arrived at the wedding and took Hailey away, threatening all the attendees that will experience hell in the coming days. Hailey couldn't help but asked who the man was, she got the answer, but she didn't know he was merely one of her pursuer. Hailey life experienced a flipping turn over as several men were trying to win her hearts in all manners of ways. “One Million dollars for Lady Hailey Baker. I want that dress for her.” “Am afraid that money would secure your victory. Ten million dollars please. I want that dress for Lady Hailey.” “Twenty million dollars guys, I will be the one to buy it for Lady Hailey, my soon to be wife”

"you think I spared you because you were innocent ",Calhoun smirked showing his perfectly white fangs which made Genevieve gulp slightly. she step back backwards when he came forward but he didn't stop until Eve's back was on the wall.compare to his figure she was small. "L-lord Rhodes w-what do you mean?", she stuttered questioning him,but then he moved closer again crouching his neck to her level their faces inches apartment causing her to get flustered and Calhoun smiled liking her reaction. "I mean I like every heartbeat and breath of yours ", Calhoun said making her heart skip a beat which was his favorite rhythm to listen to. "B-but I'm just a-", I'm just a commoner she was about to say when she felt his lips on hers she tried pushing him away but compare to her strength he was 30 times stronger she just gave in closing her eyes. First it felt cold but as he kept moving his lips on hers it became warm surprisingly he was slow at first for a cold ruler like him , the she gasped giving him the opportunity to slip his tongue inside her mouth tasting her for the first time and she was so sweet,then he bit her lower lip drawing a little amount of blood from it making her flinch in pain but he sucked on her lower lip reduce the pain. "you aren't a commoner to me Genny ", he said looking at her with adoration in his eyes " you are my woman ". she opened her eyes in shock not because he called her in another short form of her name but because he called her 'his woman'. during the war between the super naturals(vampires, werewolves, sea creatures,faces{fairies},witches) and mankind which was caused by fallen angels who were chased out of heaven because they wanted to be like God after they discovered the book called NEMORIS written by one of the first created arch angels called Silas he too was thrown out of heaven because of the book he created. the book was all about how angels and powers that can be derived from angels blood. the fallen angels who were now called demons spread the word about the NEMORIS which was now missing not knowing that Silas hid the book somewhere for the safety of mankind and everything .The NEMORIS had a key to open it he gave it to a human who held the key in a locket so the demons or any other person wouldn't find out . Then they planned to kill Silas but before he was killed he fell in love with a vampiress who was also in love with him her name was Lawrence she didn't know what Silas was and so did Silas to her but before she could tell Silas about her pregnancy and her true identity she watched him get killed by demons they were now after her,so she hid the pregnancy from people and gave birth to a forbidden myth that was written in the NEMORIS the child born of a dark angel and a pure blooded vampire, but she died during child birth . after centuries the war came to an end where six people from different part of the supernaturals came to civilize everyone and ruling them using a dynasty call aphrodon where any kind can stay in as their home so the six people ruled the world using aphrodon it's like a kingdom with six lords. But is the war over ? people are still out looking for the NEMORIS after centuries and who did Silas give the key to the NEMORIS to? and where did he hide the NEMORIS? and lastly is the child born of Lawrence and Silas alife after all this time? find your answers after reading the story. please read my first story.

Challenged by fate, a person who always do things no matter what it takes to win meet the person who is formidable and superior. Clinton Gray is a famous model of a famous clothing line and a business tycoon at the same time and along the way the so-called beautiful disaster walk into his territory for an important reason. Hailey Stanfield applied to be an intern in his company and somehow the atmosphere at the office changed. Is it the one who get tamed fault or someone who was melted with love?

Hailey Sinclair opens her eyes, back in the body of her thirteen-year-old self. In her past life, she did everything to win the love of her fiancé, the crown prince, only to watch him fall for another woman. This time, she won’t waste her life chasing love. Her new goal? To become the head of House Sinclair. Years later, she meets Adger, a transmigrator from another world. "This world... it's just fiction. A novel. And you?" Adger said softly. "The story needed a villain, and you happened to be the perfect scapegoat." A regressor. A transmigrator. What happens when two broken pieces of a story refuse to play their roles and choose to rewrite destiny instead?

Eva Winslow was once the shining star of the media world. But when a ruthless scandal orchestrated by her own best friend brought her world crashing down, she disappears. Years later, she crosses paths with Alexander Baldwin. Their connection is electric. From the beginning, it was a tempest of passion, sex, and tangled emotions. Love grows, even as secrets loom. But just as Eva dares to believe in happiness again, the truth surfaces. Alexander was the one who orchestrated her son’s disappearance. Now, the woman who once trusted him becomes his greatest threat. Love turns to war in a brutal game of vengeance, desire, and redemption.

Just as he wakes up in the hospital, Rhodes is driven to marry his dead fiancee. However, this ploy to steal his inheritance doesn’t work in their favor. Rhodes abandons his hollow life after losing his memories… to follow the trail of a mysterious man who appeared at his wedding. It leads him back to his unlikely hometown and the site of his first demise. Killian only wants a life of his choosing. However, his family’s self-instated mission as keepers of the spiritual realm keeps interfering with his dreams. His sole lucky stroke is running into Rhodes again. Riches, secrets, and ghosts converge in the new life they wove together. A ghost hotel attracts all kinds of spirits that might harm the people… or give answers to Rhodes’s strange amnesia. Will they balance everything in the two worlds, or will they cause one disaster after another? This is a work of fiction. All similarities to real people and events are all coincidental.

Mia Rhodes knows better than to fall for a criminal. She’s a prosecutor. He’s the man the law can’t touch. The moment Raphael De Luca walks into her courtroom — all sharp suits and unreadable eyes — she knows he’s dangerous. Untouchable. The kind of man who leaves wreckage in his wake. And yet, she can’t look away. He doesn’t ask for permission. Doesn’t offer excuses. He doesn’t hide what he is — ruthless, powerful, forbidden. But he sees her. Past the perfect suits and rigid morals. He makes her question everything she’s sworn to uphold… and tempts her to cross lines she promised never to touch. In his world, desire is a weapon. And love is a war she might not survive.

The story follows the main character as he trains himself to be the best swordsman there is. Meanwhile, the story also follows another character named Baldwin to uncover the past. To contact me as the Author Email me - giridharsherkar@gmail.com

After a tragic accident that sent her back 845 years in time to the year 1177, in the Middle Ages, during the reign of Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, Kate Mitchell, a wealthy business tycoon in the pharmaceutical industry, a gifted ex-military, a pharmacologist and botanist, and a brilliant archer from 2022, wakes up as Lady Philippa, a pretty, innocent, frail, and proper young lady of House Antioch, with whom she shares nothing in common. She realised she had died on that day, and her soul travels back in time and takes over the body of Philippa, a helpless lady who would face tragedy, betrayal, and scandal before dying young and heartbroken. She chose to live as Philippa because she had a second chance at life and only one goal in mind: to live and survive at any cost. To succeed, she must thrive and learn to live in the Medieval era, where nothing is common for her, and, above all, she must avoid an arranged marriage, which will doom Phillipa to death after a terrible heartbreak. Lady Philippa, unfortunately, is about to be engaged to an unknown man, and she must devise a plan to prevent this from happening. Kate's background as an ex-military officer, pharmacologist, and botanist, as well as her limited knowledge of history, will be invaluable in surviving the historical mediaeval times when modern technology was out of reach. However, she requires the assistance of the reigning king, Baldwin IV, who is suffering from leprosy at the time. She'll have to take control of the situation. It is up to Kate's bravery and intelligence to find a way to persuade Baldwin IV to help her, and she has few options other than joining his royal court. Will the king accept her, or will she perish as the body's original owner? Will she be able to change her destiny? Alternatively, will she be able to find the love and family she seeks?

Ava Rhodes and her only younger sister are about to experience a life changing experience. It is also connected to the death of their parents,but will Ava still continue with the offer or back out after learning about the hard truth.

When Aria turned five her grandmother told her that their family has never been blessed with a mate and not having a mate doesn't mean they won't find love. When Aria turned eighteen, her desire to have a mate became stronger because her best friend whom she had a crush on found his mate and the pure joy in his eyes when he told her about the mate bond, place a emptiness in her heart. "You are special, Aria. You have the power to turn back time." That was what her grandmother told her when she claimed she was cursed and even though she was not satisfied with that answer, she never asked again. Two years later, Aria got a call from the hospital and found out that her grandmother has been poisoned and the only way for her to save her grandmother was to accept this deal made by the Alpha of the Shadow Moon pack "Marry Alpha Tristan, have him fall for you and then kill him." It was the only way to saved her grandmother so she agreed despite knowing that she was walking into a lion den, because how was she going to kill a man who despite losing both his sight and his mate, command enough power and authority to still be called a Alpha. How will Aria feel when she realized that the man she has been task to kill has been waiting for her for five lifetimes and have just two years left to live? What situation will Aria find herself that will require her to turn back time and what price will she pay for altering time itself? ----------- Excerpt Aria felt uneasy by his silence and wondered if it was the right moment to use the techniques, Hailey has taught her. Taking a deep breath, Aria stepped closer and closed her eyes as she brushed her lips against Tristan's. Tristan stiffened when he felt her lips on his and without thinking, he immediately pushed her away. Seeing the angry look on his face, Aria felt like it was all over; she was definitely going to be killed now. But Tristan expression was shadowed by more than anger. How had she gotten so close without him sensing her? And why--why was his heart racing like this?

***Beneath the Limelight is on temporary hiatus for story rework and plot clarity. Please add to your library if you would like to receive future updates.*** Lorelei Lane is an aspiring videographer, trying to keep her parents' dreams alive in their absence. Hollis Rhodes is a successful musician and frontman of the enigmatic band Willow, who is deeply haunted by ghosts of his past. And on the night of Willow's final stop on their tour, fate brings the two creatives together in a way neither expected. After Hollis gets into an altercation with the opening band, Lorelei finds Hollis in a vulnerable state, pushing each of them onto a journey of love, resilience, and the powerful drive of life's passions. Told in alternating perspectives, "Beneath the Limelight" serves as a poignant reminder that the most profound connections are often forged in the shadows of our struggles. Story: elkai Cover Design: elkai Copyright (c) 2025 elkai; Silent Soul Serials **This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.**

A/N: Mature content "We are bonded by this marriage but the truth is I can never love you"..... Those were his exact words. Hailey must learn to live in a marriage without love. How would she survive? Find out!!

"Bad Wolf!" "Darling, come here", he gently coaxed. Even though she knew it was only a facade, he was obviously luring her for his own benefit, she still couldn't help falling for it, falling for him. Always. Even when he knew she wasn't as naive as she seemed, he still couldn't help but want to hold her in the palm of his hands, to cherish her. His Little Darling. Always.

Hailey has always thought love sulk but then she met with a man who made her feel breathless, someone who treated her like a princess, no that was an understatement someone who treated her like she was his world but then it came down crashing after she learned the main reason why he was oh so caring and loving towards her. The past that were kept away from her for so long became glaring. The girl who was sweet and nice became hostile and wicked. She made a promise to her self that she was going to get revenge on the people who did her wrong and laugh at them when they also suffer for what they did to her. You are reading done with love. Author. Darken.

For 25 years, Jude Sterling lived hidden from the world. Everyone believed he was either a monster or a myth, but the truth was far more dangerous—his mother had hidden him to protect him from the assassins who killed his father, a former mafia member trying to escape that world for the sake of his family. Now grown and tired of living in secrecy, Jude fakes his presence at home and escapes to live life on his own terms. But fate has other plans. Enter Hailey Hart, a former rich girl turned compulsive liar trying to maintain the illusion of her old life after her family's downfall. When a chance encounter at the airport causes their phones to get switched, Hailey unknowingly sells Jude’s phone—putting his secret identity at serious risk. Tracking her down, Jude is forced to keep Hailey close so she doesn’t spill his secret. The solution? Become roommates. But with secrets, clashing personalities, and growing tension, things get complicated—fast. Hailey breaks the rules, Jude loses his temper, and their chemistry becomes undeniable. What begins as a forced arrangement turns into a wild, funny, and fiery journey of secrets, healing, and unexpected love.

She wanted revenge. She never meant to fall for the man she was supposed to destroy. After losing everything in a scandal that shattered her family, Ava Sinclair rises from the ruins with one mission — to take back her power and bring down the empire that crushed her father’s name. Cold, brilliant, and unstoppable, she’s ready to face the man at the center of it all — Damien Blackwood. Damien is ruthless. Commanding. A billionaire with a gaze sharp enough to slice through armor and a touch dangerous enough to make her forget every vow she made. Ava tells herself she can resist him. That she can outplay him. But every stolen glance, every reckless touch blurs the line between hate and longing, pulling her into a dangerous game she swore she'd never lose. And then there’s Julian Rhodes — the man who once held her heart when it was young and untouched. Loyal, patient, devoted. The man who has waited in silence for her to see him again. But even Julian has secrets, and the boy she once trusted has become a man she doesn’t fully know anymore. Caught between a past that won't stay buried and a future she can’t quite grasp, Ava must choose between two powerful men — one who could ruin her and one who could break her... and a love that could cost her everything. In a world of wealth, betrayal, and devastating passion, survival isn’t enough. Not when her heart — and her future — are both on the line. His Love, Her Revenge is a heart-stopping billionaire romance about forbidden desires, second chances, and the devastating cost of choosing love over revenge.

She died with tears in her eyes and a knife in her heart—betrayed by the man she loved the most. Now, she’s reborn two years before her tragic end. Smarter. Colder. Stronger. Hailey Tang has only one goal: protect herself and make those who hurt her pay, especially her cold, ruthless husband—Ethan Yu, the CEO who used her, broke her, and discarded her like trash. But when Hailey starts pulling away, Ethan begins to lose control. The woman he once ignored is now the only one he can’t stop thinking about. “You want a divorce? Over my dead body.” She’s done with him. But he’s just getting started. Can love rise from the ashes—or will their second chance burn them both?

Who is Katz Baldwin? A wandering healer? A rogue sorcerer? A quiet hero in a dying world? No one really knows. But here's the truth: he's the 36th Demon King—the so-called weakest in history. The joke of the underworld. Except... he inherited the forbidden shadow powers of the First Demon King—the legendary God Slayer. So, yeah. Weak is kind of relative. For two thousand years, demons and humans have been at war. Katz? He crossed into enemy territory not with an army, but alone—drawn by a deadly plague that’s tearing through every race: humans, elves, demi-humans. Instead of spreading destruction, he started saving lives. Now they call him a hero. But how long can a Demon King pretend to be a savior? How long before the truth slips through the cracks? He walks the line between light and shadow—and when the mask falls, the world will have to decide: Is he their salvation... or their doom?

Angelica raped daily by her father finds love in the eyes of her maid, Hailey. This toxic relationship makes Angelica want to move on. Will Hailey take this calmly or make sure to teach Fiona her new lover a dire lesson. Angelica discovers a book in the hospital and her unfortunate normal life takes a drastic turn in the hunt for blood and revenge. Her father and rapist is no ordinary man, and everything he did to her from the beginning was on purpose. she discovers her true nature, when she turns eighteen her thirst for blood and her monsterous side over power her as she hunts the humans around her to quench her thirst for blood. Fiona some time later finds out that she is a boy not a girl, with Angelica being a lesbian will she still love him?. can Fiona her human love stop her and make her surrender or will he also perish?.

"I don't understand, Father." a soft voice filled with confusion filled the office room. "What do you mean by getting married?" The older man who sat before her snapped, "What do you mean by you don't understand? Does getting married have two meanings?" "Father! I'm just twenty two. It's not even been up to six months I've graduated from college and you want me to get married!? To someone I don't know?" her soft voice was rising as she stared at her father incredulously. She couldn't believe he'd do this to her! "Emery baby." It was her mother who stood up to hold her hand and she froze. She couldn't remember when last her mother had called her something so endearing. "Baby. You know your father wouldn't ask for you to do this unless it's very important." "But then marriage? It's a lifetime thing, mother. I do not want to be stuck with someone I don't know for the rest of my life. Why can't Hailey get married instead of me?" you've always chosen her over me anyway. "Because, it's you the man wants..." "No,mother!" She rose, "I'd like to have a say about my life at this point and I'm saying no." All her life, she's never gone against anything her parents wanted for her. Not because it sat well with her but because she believed they were doing it for her own good. But then, there's no way she's marrying anyone! "Then would you rather have your father lose everything?" Her mother said, making her pause. EMERY frowned, her delicate features contorting into confusion, "Lose everything? How so?" Her father got to his feet, his hands behind his back as he looked up, sorrow and fatigue on his face, "I've been trapped, Emery. A very powerful man is threatening my company and if I do not do as he says, he'll buy all my directors shares,

Hailey always knew she wasn't like everyone else, she had three colored hair from birth, she levitated In her sleep, she refused to tell her parents because she's so sure they would freak out,she only had her best friend and a crush she's so sure will love her back, everything changes when she finds out she's been lied to her best friend isn't human and so is her crush ,her real parents wants her back home , life as she knew it is about to change follow Hailey as she finds the light

After a devastating betrayal and heartbreak in her modern life, Isabella thought her story had come to a tragic end. But fate had other plans. She awakens in the body of Lady October Catherine Windsor—an outcast noblewoman in a world pulled straight from the pages of a manhwa. October’s life is far from a fairy tale. Born of a scandalous love between a Duke and a common pianist, she is scorned by the nobility and tormented by her own family—especially her twin sister, May, and the cunning Anna Marie. Her existence in the Windsor estate is a careful dance of survival. But Isabella is no longer the girl who suffered in silence. With her soul reborn in October’s body, she carries the strength of two lives, determined not to repeat the heartbreak of the past. As she navigates courtly intrigue, cruel siblings, and the weight of her family's legacy, she refuses to bend to those who want her broken. Everything changes when she meets Emperor Baldwin of the Northern Kingdom—stoic, guarded, and dangerously alluring. What begins as a chance encounter soon becomes something deeper. In Baldwin, October finds not only unexpected tenderness, but the possibility of a second chance at love. But love in this world comes with a price. Enemies lurk in silks and shadows, and her presence threatens delicate alliances. October must choose—cling to her past, or risk everything for the future she never dreamed she'd get. Will she rewrite her fate, or be swallowed once again by a world that was never kind to girls like her?

In this scandalous tale, Hailey, a 18-year-old, leaves her privileged existence in New York to rejoin her father and brothers in London. Her life takes a forbidden turn when a chance encounter with her brother's girlfriend's enigmatic father sparks a searing attraction that threatens to derail her whole world. As their illicit affair deepens, Hailey must navigate the treacherous landscape of family loyalty, social expectations, and the devastating consequences of her own desires. With each stolen moment and whispered promise, Hailey risks everything to pursue a love that may consume them both in its flames. Will she choose the safety of her traditional life or embrace the tantalizing passion that promises to shatter her very identity?

THORNES AND FIRE Book One of The Crystal Saga In a world where magic flows through crystal spires and darkness corrupts with elegant purpose, Thorne Rhodes stands at the crossroads of tradition and survival. Born with untamed fire magic in the untamed frontier, she learned to fight monsters while the nobility of Eldoria's capital learned to dance. But something is stirring in the Dark Wood. Beasts move with military precision, shadows whisper of elegant evolution, and corruption hides behind beautiful masks. When Thorne's mentor falls to a power that twists everything it touches, she must navigate a capital where every alliance carries hidden cost and even the purest magic can be corrupted. Now, with frontier-forged steel in her hand and scars that mark both victory and sacrifice, Thorne must prove that true strength comes through choice rather than coercion. As the youngest member of the legendary Crystal Pentarchy gathers unlikely allies - from a warrior princess to a master smith, from shadow-blessed scouts to light-blessed guards - she discovers that family can be found in unexpected places. But victory demands sacrifice. When the final battle comes, Thorne must decide how much she's willing to lose to stop a darkness that offers perfect evolution at the cost of humanity itself. The answer will cost her more than just blood and fire - it will transform her into something neither frontier nor capital ever expected. Some barriers are meant to be broken. Some flames are meant to forge new paths. And sometimes the strongest magic comes from choosing who you become rather than accepting what others would make you. Welcome to Allser, where crystal spires pierce the sky, darkness dances with deadly grace, and one frontier-born Guardian is about to show the capital what real power looks like.