Shadows Beyond Mirath
Sheltered within the sunlit walls of Mirath, Samora’s world was a haven of innocence and luxury, sheltered by her family’s riches and her parents’ watchful love. But when war threatens her peaceful village, Samora is sent far from home and thrust into a world where trust is fragile and kindness is a rare luxury.
Shadows Beyond Mirath is a hauntingly beautiful novel about losing innocence, discovering the true cost of love, and finding the strength to step from the shadows into the light of one’s true self.
Character Introductions
Samora
Samora had always been told she was special. With her long, flowing hair and beautiful eyes, she seemed almost otherworldly a porcelain doll in a world of rough edges. She was sheltered, cherished, and protected, her days spent among gardens and poetry, her nights filled with gentle lullabies. Yet beneath her sweetness and quiet grace was a longing she couldn't name, a yearning to see the world beyond the garden walls. Innocent but not fragile, Samora's story was only just beginning.
Xior
Xior was the kind of boy who could smooth away a storm with a single smile. Tall, with an easy confidence and eyes that flickered between warmth and something colder, he carried an air of quiet authority wherever he went. To newcomers, he was a hero. But those who looked closer saw the hunger behind his laughter, the ambition that drove every choice. Xior's world was full of secrets, and Samora was about to become the brightest one.
Hadena
Hadena was born into struggle, but she never let poverty dim her spirit. Her clothes were simple and often patched, but her soul gleamed with resilience. She was gentle, her kindness steady and unwavering, and she loved with a heart wide open, even when it cost her everything. With eyes full of hope and hands that knew both work and comfort, Hadena gave freely of herself, believing love could shape a better future. She was the steady flame in a world of shadows.
Lior
Lior's world was built on hardship, but his spirit was not easily broken. Quiet and unassuming, he moved through life with a kind of silent determination, his gaze direct, his words few but sincere. There was a warmth to him, a gentle protectiveness that drew people close. Though he carried some hidden scars with him. Lior never stopped looking for the light in others. For Samora, he became both anchor and shelter, the one who saw her, truly, for who she was