Harry Fuond The Half Blood Prince By Snape

Entitled and greedy that's what our protagonist is. On the planet Warlands, every being is judged by their blood type. Omen, who was born vampire 60%+Human 40% in a pure-blooded human clan, was tortured and experimented on; he was a slave for his family or worse, his mother, who also got killed by him on his last mission, gifted him a celestial object that manifested in a 'System Shop. By paying gold, he was able to access almost everything. With 'I'll take everything from everyone' in mind, his journey begins. Disclaimer: This novel contains graphic content, including violence, intense psychological themes, and morally complex characters. It is intended for mature audiences. Reader discretion is advised. The events, characters, and places depicted are purely fictional, and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. The views and actions of the characters do not reflect those of the author.

Darren King is as crude as they come. A tribrid - part vampire, part werewolf, part witch and bathed in angel blood. Protector of the Trifrom. War hero. First and last of his kind. And only through his progeny can there be hybrids. But he has a problem. He is bound to the Blood Moon, limiting his options of wives to the royal bloodline. Although respected in the vampire and werewolf clans, he won't be given worthy "vessels" (wives). And as the witches have ostracised him, he's running out of time. In a dark corner, demons have begun to appear, scheming to resurrect their fallen king. While Darren runs against a thousand-year-old curse, dangers are lurking for his new family. Will he be able to protect the world again, saving humans from dangers they have long forgotten? Or will he lose his family and give up on a world that never loved him?

The world had four races: elves, humans, dwarves, and orcs, each with their own gods to worship. A conflict broke out in Olympia, leading to a disruption in the ruling order and creating an imbalance among the races. The orcs seized this opportunity to try to conquer the others. Ragon, an Olympian god and the son of Zeus, found himself caught in a struggle among the gods due to a series of unfortunate events. Unable to defeat Zeus, who was a fully-fledged god, the other gods resorted to killing his son, Ragon, who was a demigod. After his death, Ragon's spirit, on the verge of breaking through to godhood, wandered the mortal realm. He encountered the body of a deceased noble child, who had been granted an extended lifespan by his father, an elf, through a powerful magic potion. Ragon took over the child's body, determined to reclaim his rightful place in the future.

Su Yingxue died at the hands of her beloved, and she didn't even see who the man who collected her body was. After reincarnating, she destroyed bitches with one hand and tortured scumbags with the other. She was on her way to a way of victory! However, on her journey of revenge, there were always some people who wanted to protect her. "I will follow you until I die," a cold-blooded killer said. "Who wants to hurt Su Yingxue? I'll send him to hell!" An eighty-year-old doctor of poison said. "I have to protect my sister for the rest of my life," her handsome brother said. Even the powerful prince had something to say. "As long as I'm alive, Su Yingxue, you can do whatever you want in the entire continent." "Wait a second..." The longer Su Yingxue looked at him, the more familiar he felt. Why did he look so much like the man who collected her body in her previous life?

"Get your hands off me!" she wrestled against my grip, so I held her even tighter. "Put this on!" I groaned, toiling to keep her in place and wishing again I’d worn the damn gloves. The feel of her warm skin under my arm and palm wasn’t helping my focus. "I'm not taking you home like this!" "You don't tell me what to do!" she snapped, thrashing to break free of my hold as I fumbled with the cloak in my other hand, trying to drape it over her bare shoulders. "I'm not going home! Let me go, I said!" "Did you really think I got you out of there just to let you wander the streets, almost naked, like a lunatic?" That stopped her. "What did you call me?!" "LU-NA-TIC." "You... You…! Take your hands off me, you insolent brute!" Enraged, she yanked her arm too abruptly and lost her balance. I caught her, wrapped her in the cloak, and threw her over my shoulder. "PUT ME DOWN!" She shrieked and flailed, but I ignored her, making my way to the Commander’s house, which, thanks to Braa, was only two streets away. Since the entire population was in the square for the ridiculous festival, no one intervened at the frantic cries of the wild creature. No wonder in the ten years I've known the Commander, I've never heard that he has a daughter. She must’ve been kept locked away. Strangely, she suddenly went still and quiet. Had she grown tired, worried about attracting attention, or finally realized how inappropriate it was to show up at her parents' doorstep in this state? She didn’t seem to care before. With every step, my anxiety grew—she was limp. "Hey!" No answer. Seriously?! "Hey, you!" Nothing. A bad feeling crept over me, so I pulled her off my shoulder and into my arms. Her head fell against my chest—unconscious. "Hey! Hey, you!" I shook her, but she didn’t react. Panic surged through me. Had she fainted? Had I held her too tight? Lifting her more securely, I sprinted toward the Commander's house.

Elijah Velmont, a disowned vampire from a powerful family, lives on the fringes of a prestigious academy for witches. When he saves a girl by turning her into a vampire, he binds her to him. Now, with his new mate in danger, Elijah must navigate a dangerous world to keep her safe and help her grow strong enough to survive. As he faces the consequences of his actions and his father's looming control, Elijah must decide if he can escape his past and protect those he loves.

A GUY WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL AND NEEDED URGENT BLOOD TRANSFUSION BUT THERE WAS NO BLOOD TYPE AT TYE HOSPITAL THAT MATCHED HIS', WHEN THE GUY'S CONDITION BECAME CRITICAL ANOTHER GUY PUTTING ON A SCHOOL UNIFORM AND MASK TO COVER HIS FACE CAME IN AND DONATED HIS BLOOD AND LEFT WITHOUT BEEN NOTICED. WHEN THE GUY WOKE UP HE WANTED TO APPRECIATE HIS BLOOD DONOR BUT EAS SAID THAT HE ALREADY LEFT WITHOUT LEAVING HIS NAME, HE BECAME CURIOUS ABD INVESTIGATED AND FOUND 5 SUSPECTS WHO WERE STUDENTS OF ANOTHER SCHOOL SO HE CAME UP WITH HIS BEST FRIEND AND THEY BOTH TRANSFERRED TO THE SCHOOL FOR SOME MONTHS TO INVESTIGATE. ARRIVING AT THE SCHOOL THEY MET A GIRL WHO CLAIMED THAT THE FIVE BOYS KILLED HER BROTHER SO SHE WANTED REVENGE, THE THREE CAME TOGETHER TO INFRATE THE FIVE MANDALA FLOWER GANG AND GAINED THEIR TRUST AND INVESTIGATED BUT EVERYONE HAD TO LOSE SOMETHING TO GAIN SOMETHING EVEN IF ITS FEELINGS. FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS COULD CAUSE THE LOSS OF FRIENDSHIP WHICH COULD LEAD TO BETRAYAL WHAT WILL THEY CHOOSE TO FIND OUT IN = FINDING MR. BLOOD

From fleeing for your safety and enrolling in a school filled with psychopaths… to being claimed by a deranged alpha prince? Yeah, you’re better off dead. • . • Jules’ life was picture perfect until his entire family got murdered all of a sudden, with him being the only survivor. A savior swooped In because he was still in immense danger, and that led to Jules taking on a new identity and becoming a completely different person overnight— and enrolling into Carnivals, a prestigious all-boys school for all supernatural beings. In Carnivals, monsters lurk the dark hallways and the strong preyed on the weak. You either become a predator or a prey… and from one look at Jules— a boy too pretty for his own good, with a slender and petite build, it was obvious that he was gonna be eaten alive by the predators. Here comes Blaze, a wolf who sends shivers down every predator’s spine in the school, an insanely hot Alpha who was as dangerous and deranged as the rumors claimed. He took one glance at Jules and decided there and then that Jules belonged to him. *** I inched backwards, eyes widening even more as my eyes zeroed in on the smirk tugging at the side of his lips. Blaze never smiled, and whenever he does, it never meant anything good. My heartbeat quickened as I scrambled backwards even more, breath stuttering to a stop as he began to narrow the distance between us. In no time, my back was plastered against the cold wall and that was when it hit me right in the chest that I was cornered and ensnared, like an actual prey… by none other than Blaze, when I had thought my life couldn’t get any worse. He towered over me effortlessly, emitting so much dominance and I had to tilt my head backwards for me to be able to meet his dark eyes, and my breath hitched when our eyes locked. He leaned down and my eyes snapped closed at once as I held my breath, waiting for him to strike. I’ve heard all the horrifying, endless rumors about him. He was an Alpha Prince whose presence someone like me should never be in. When I felt the tip of his cold nose glide over the length of my throat, my mouth fell open to release a startled gasp. He dragged in a long, audible breath and I felt a shiver rattle down my spine as I grew even stiffer, confusion clouding my mind. What was happening? Why was he doing this out of nowhere? Oh my gosh… he really was a deranged alpha like everyone says! *** THIS BOOK IS RATED 18+! It contains matured content such as: - Bullying. - Drug use. - Smut [a whole lot of it.] - Violence. - Harem [not between the main characters.] So… proceed with caution, you’ve been warned! *I don’t own the rights to the cover!

It's about a girl named Ellie born by the goddess of beauty, Aphrodite but under circumstances she had to be casted down to earth where she lives it with her human parents. After many years her biological mother appears to her and tells her everything and how the fate of the world lies on her shoulder yet, she remains reluctant and refuses to accept the fact that she's a goddess's daughter even after realizing her powers would she accept her faith or would she be destroyed alongside the whole world. I know you might say if she is the daughter of a god then she wouldn't die but in this book, anything is possible. Her name is Ellie, Fiery, fascinating, alluring, Ellie, but is she what she seems to be?

Crown Prince Ian Stromridge has just returned from battle, hailed as a hero, greeted with people's adoration and blessings but he brings home a beautiful woman, though he's already married leaving everybody completed nonplussed. His wife, Princess Angelica Stromridge wed him for convenience before he left for war. Their marriage lacked affection and was rife with misunderstandings from the start. From name-calling to accidental letters leading to further misconception. During his absence, Angelica played the dutiful wife, sacrificing to maintain the household, being the lovely princess and wonderful daughter in law, only to face his return with another woman whom the entire kingdom agreed was more beautiful than she was! Will she divorce or fight for his love, a love that clearly never existed in the first place? Will she clear the misunderstandings and surmount the obstacles or will it be a post-marriage love story or an ex-wife tale full of regret? Excerpt |||| "My princess..." called a maid, knocking on the door her hand trembling. "Come in." replied Angelica as the door opened hearing footsteps approaching. "What are you doing here? I gave stern orders for no one to disturb me for the entirety of the day." her austere voice rang out. "I... I know my princess... please forgive me... I... I did not mean to disturb you but... this is something very important." "Let's have it then." replied Angelica closing the book she had been reading as she laid eyes on the maid. The maid gulped, the fear evident in her eyes, she did not know how Angelica would react to the severely bad news she had brought with her, however, one thing was sure, Angelica would not react lightly at all. "My... m...y prince...ss the..." said the maid, causing Angelica to sigh in annoyance, rolling her eyes, she had better things to do than sit here listening to the maid's mumbling. "Yes, say it." said Angelica giving the maid a hand. "My princess, the crowned prince has returned." said the maid. "Oh... well that's nice... I guess I will see him later, or better yet tomorrow. There is no rush, I am sure he is swarmed by crowds at the moment." replied Angelica lazily, she really had no intention of moving from this spot. "But my princess... ther— " "Oh, you're right, it would be unacceptable if I did not come out to greet him, rumours would certainly ensue and the kingdom would be in serious hysteria as they always are." replied Angelica annoyed. "Yes, you are right, I should go and welcome him back home." said Angelica as she stood up and yawned. "My princess... that is not all, there is something else..." said the maid. "And what is that?" asked Angelica as the maid's eyes darted around the room, she did not know what to do, or how best to put this. "My princess... the... the crowned prince has truly returned but..." said the maid with a prolonged pause. "But what?" asked Angelica, her senses tingling, she had a inking that there was something wrong from the maid's strange behaviour. "But his highness..." paused the maid. "Out with it now!" said Angelica sternly. "His highness has returned with a strange woman and the rumours claim that she is his new wife!" spat out the maid as Angelica suddenly felt lightheaded and she fell back down on the chair. "My princess!" cried the maid as she rushed to her. "This is some sort of farce." said Angelica as the maid proceeded quickly to fan her with a cloth. "No my princess... it is true." replied the maid. "This is impossible. Ian must be mad, I am going to see this display of stupidity for myself!" said Angelica hotly, quickly rising up and storming out of the room as the poor maid followed behind her. ||||

[WARNING:18+ SCENES AHEAD] “In a world I have forsaken, you are my salvation…” Deep within the shadows of a forgotten cave lies Alaric, the most feared and powerful immortal the world has ever known—imprisoned for thousands of years. His name, long buried in the whispers of the supernatural, was synonymous with terror, a creature so ruthless he was thought to be nothing but a myth. Until now. Eric, a newly turned vampire with a thirst for survival, stumbles into the cave seeking refuge from the sun, he unwittingly awakens the ancient beast. As Eric’s blood spills onto an ancient symbol, the cave's walls ignite with eerie light, and Alaric emerges from his long slumber. The supernatural world reels in shock as the once-mythical-legendary creature returns, ravenous and unstoppable, hungering for both human flesh and dominion over all supernatural beings. Yet amidst the chaos and destruction, an unexpected twist unfolds: Alaric realizes that Eric is the reincarnation of Killian—his long-lost best friend, a soul he yearned for, more than a century and thought he'd never see again. Though Alaric is merciless and cruel, he finds himself drawn to Eric, confused by a mixture of hatred, obsession, and the remnants of a once unbreakable bond. As the world watches in horror, Alaric’s twisted infatuation with the young powerful vampire threatens to upset the delicate balance of power in the supernatural realm. With his hunger for destruction clashing with an unspoken longing for Eric, Alaric must confront his dark desires while navigating the complex emotions of their reincarnated connection. In this gripping tale of supernatural might, forbidden love, and dark desires, alliances are tested, and boundaries are shattered. Will Alaric's awakening spell doom for the world, or will the resurfaced bond with Eric—his reincarnated best friend—change the course of destiny for both supernatural and human alike?

“P-please let me go..” I stammered and before I knew it, I was word vomiting while crying. “—I won’t return. You won’t ever see me again. I know you don’t want me as a mate. You hate me, so please let me go.” I cried out. Cain’s jaw tightened with each word that left my lips “What gave you the idea that you have the power to choose what you want?” His voice was low, “You don’t get to decide what, how, and when you leave. Only I get to do that. You don’t get to leave me, you don’t get to run! You only leave when I want you to.” "I didn’t ask for this,” I whispered, trembling. “I didn’t ask to be your mate.” Cain stepped back, “Neither did I,” he muttered under his breath. “But the bond doesn’t give us a choice, does it?” ~~~~ As the only child of her late Alpha father, Avery Jae was meant to inherit her family’s legacy. But on the day of her arranged marriage to Alpha Lucian, her world crumbles. Rejected, humiliated, and cast aside for her own cousin, Avery barely escapes with her life only to find out a much deeper secret. One that changes everything. When Avery awakens, she finds herself in a foreign land, caught by the ruthless guards of the Vehiron pack, led by the infamous Alpha Cain. Tall, broad and as dangerous as the army he commands. Alpha Cain has a reputation that sends chills down the spine of even the most dangerous warriors. Haunted by his dark past, he has vowed never to take a mate, yet the moment he lays eyes on Avery, everything changes. With a single word, Avery is bound to Cain—whether he wants it or not. In a world where betrayal runs deep, can Avery ever trust the alpha who might just be her worst enemy.

Because of her ancestors, Mi Rong’s lineage has been cursed. She was born a princess, but neither was she saved from it. Like a ripple effect, her family line must atone for their actions. On every 100th full moon, a candidate is chosen to finish a mission. Being the chosen one, Mi Rong must finish her task sent by the heavens. She was sent to modern time with a sidekick wolf that had many hidden secrets beneath his paws. He was one of a kind, a spiritual beast from way before Mi Rong was born. As Mi Rong works her way in this modern world, she crosses path with a cold-hearted young man, Feng Jun Kai. Jun Kai was once a well-known superstar but abruptly retired when he had lost his wife in an accident, leaving his heart shut away from others. What was thought to be an accident turned out to be an intentional act by someone behind the scenes. Henceforth, he seeks for the culprit that lurks in the darkness. He returns back to his family business roots where he returns as the infamous young master Feng. Mi Rong’s only clue to her mission was to find a spellbook. While searching she establishes a company, the Xuan Group, selling ancient goods which later becomes one of the most influential underdogs in the business world. The group became known to the world, but very little was known of them, especially the mysterious leader of the pack. As Jun Kai seeks for his answers and Mi Rong goes through her trial in the open, an undercurrent stirs roughly beneath them. Although two with different goals, both collide in the same paths as the string of fate leads them to meet. Entering his cold rigid heart was as dimmed as the dark side of the moon, but an ending to the twisted connection had to be made. In the end, what was to come all fell on her choices... ... Jun Kai did not let her run away from him any longer and forcefully pulled her in. His hands then quickly pulled the mask away from her face. Mi Rong was not ready for Jun Kai's sudden move and was unable to stop him. The black cloth that was wrapped around as her mask was pulled off, revealing her face beneath it. The cloth flew away along with the wind. Jun Kai's eyes widened. It was a blow to Jun Kai. He was taken aback with shock. Different kinds of emotion were rushing inside him. It was stirring up all at once like a hurricane. No words could describe how he was feeling. His hand slowly reached out to the face he had known all along, "Why?" Jun Kai's voice began choking up and could speak no more. It was her all along?

[Mature Content] How could Water and Fire become one without destroying each other? ~ She wanted escape and he was looking for answers but sometimes answers might be incorrect, escapes could lead to dead ends! ~ Hellion Mebus had been looking for the other half of a certain Medallion that belonged to him all of his life but then he finds it where he had never expected it to be; the Crown-princess of Dnexaro! Were they fated togather or was it something else, something like a trap? Claudia Ava Morissette, the crown-princess of Dnexaro was rescued on the night of her forced wedding ceremony by a mysterious stranger whose eyes switched colors from Onyx to deep burning red right before her eyes. She had never seen such a thing in her life ever before. He was like fire and like a moth she was drawn towards him but little did she know, from once prison she was going to fall into another. This time however she had fallen into a prison thousands of years back in time... Had she fallen into the pit of hell ran by demons? But more importantly, other baffling realizations were waiting for her such as.. she wasn't what she always thought she was...

After couple years apart two half brothers who are opposite to each other have to go through high school and realize the basically the same.

We start our adventure at a kids shelter where are mane character is he is a 15-year-old kid who has no parents he always has seen things that others could not see but he thinks its his mind playing tricks on him till one day turns his live around he was attacked by a monster lucky him and his friend got away and some other half-blood picked them up and talked about a camp for half-blood to live and train this camp is called Agora what will Hunter Nekros do will he live or will the fates snip his life string only they know but he is in for a wild ride. Author note: I will be taking ideas from the Percy Jackson books and the series on youtube called origins of Olympus to make my world but I will add my own ideas gods and such but there will be stuff from both. I started this book cuz of an idea I had and I liked making the first chapters so I thought y not see if other people would like to read it to feel free to comment on it if you like it I am not the best speller so feel free to comment on my mistake. This will be my 5 book I have made I will be working on the chapters at my own past for each book but I will put some over the others thank you for trying my books hope you enjoy and my the gods look over you.

Synopsis: Ezekiel’s life was a tragic tale of addiction, loneliness, and missed opportunities. A failed existence marred by a deadly overdose, his life seemed to end in darkness. But fate had other plans. Reincarnated in the body of Darius Lionhart, a 16-year-old prince with immense potential and godly mana reserves, Ezekiel is given a second chance — one that comes with power, intrigue, and danger. Darius, once seen as a weak and illegitimate son, is reborn as a man with limitless potential. Blessed with infinite mana and empowered by the mysterious chains that bind him, Ezekiel embraces his new identity with a ruthless resolve. His jealous brothers, Elias and Asher, who conspired to poison him, are in for a shock — Darius is no longer the pawn they believed him to be. With a mind sharpened by his past life and a body capable of incredible feats, Ezekiel sets his sights on the throne. He will no longer be the victim of his family’s schemes. Instead, he will become the most feared force in the kingdom, ruling with an iron fist and a heart of ice. But his journey will not be easy. Old rivals, deadly enemies, and even his own father — the legendary King Kael, an SSS-ranked battle god — stand in his way. To survive, Ezekiel must outmaneuver everyone around him. The throne is within his grasp, but only if he can navigate the deadly politics of the royal court, the manipulation of his siblings, and the countless challenges that await him. Will he rise to become the ultimate ruler, or will the kingdom’s power struggles consume him? In a world where only the strongest survive, Ezekiel will stop at nothing to claim his birthright. The Lionhart bloodline will either bow to him, or it will burn in the flames of his ambition.

In a world where power defines destiny, five ancient families guard the delicate balance between empires and chaos. Their crown prince, born into privilege yet driven by ambition plays a game of manipulation, betrayal, and war. The fractured peace of the realm crumbles when the battle for the throne begins and ambition of five families grow The Crown of Ashen Blood is a tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the fragile humanity at the heart of power. As alliances shift and secrets unravel, one question remains: who will ascend the throne, and at what cost?

“Why do you always say that I am devious and cunning, and that I am a double-crosser, and that I am cruel and vicious, and that I do nothing wrong? I must solemnly correct you, this is called wisdom and strategy!” “Does it matter? What position tonight? Or do you mean, rotate them all over again?” “Oooh ......” The once adopted daughter, student, sister, and disciple have now each become the leader of a power number...

Akio was a guy who cant even get a girlfriend one day she saves a girl from a getting hit by a truck but the girl just laughed at him before he died turns out she is a goddess of reincarnation

I'm currently on the process of remaking it- https://www.webnovel.com/book/a-half-vampire-half-dragon's-regression-(remake)_31547442408211605

The girl with green eyes, who carries a deadly power in her blood, with every drop capable of ending a life. Despite her blood containing this extraordinary force, it does not affect her, making her a target for the underworld kingdoms that seek to exploit her blood to spread corruption and chaos. Everyone desires to harness her power, but her only brother stands against these evil forces, challenging their greed in his desperate attempts to protect his sister and defend her, no matter the cost. Will he succeed in preserving her innocence, or will corruption continue to threaten their world?

Is the Royal poisonous mushroom all right? The prodigal son of the Royal family, once a beloved Prince of Kingdom Lechen, had to put down the crown in exchange for being the principle figure of an unparalleled scandal. The Royal mushroom, Björn Denyster. As a property to the Hardy family, she was scammed and destroyed, and thrown to be sold into the marriage market. She was Erna Hardy. – Today, when she was going to be sold as a wife to either a drunkard or an irredeemable garbage, the problematic prince, Björn Denyster appears to be the savior. You’re just a token, Miss Erna. Don’t try to consume the poisonous mushroom. Or you’ll die.

In the tides of struggle and power, who can reach the ultimate? In a world of factions and species, who can attain power? In a land whose past is obscured by the naivety of the present, who can uncover the hidden? Karl lives in a world of species and evolution, his path thrust upon him without his consent. Cannons, rifles, shard armor, legions, knight cities, and hive cities. Injections, grace, blood, evil, and ruinous gods... The world has forgotten a soul. A soul whose coming is unpredictable but sure like the mist. Karl has awoken, and what path will he leave behind? Would it be the same?... Like before? This is the story of the "Son of the fallen empire" or is it the living error? Or perhaps...The reaper!

Seraphina von Black is the last of her kind—a deadly hybrid born under the cursed red moon. With the seductive allure of a siren, the savage strength of a wolf, and the bloodlust of a vampire, she’s a living weapon, feared by all. Abandoned by her parents and hunted for her unnatural bloodline, she is sold into captivity by her aunt, left with no choice but to marry Prince Azariel Silverbane, the cold-hearted alpha of the Silverbane pack. Azariel’s heart is locked in ice after being betrayed by his true mate. He’s ruthless, unforgiving, and used to controlling everything around him—until Seraphina enters his world. With a power that threatens to consume her, Seraphina struggles to keep her darkest secrets hidden, knowing that revealing her true nature could mean death. As she’s drawn into Azariel’s world of power and danger, she can’t shake the pull of their connection, even as she despises everything he represents. But just when she begins to feel something she never thought possible—hope—the truth about her bloodline comes crashing down, and everything she thought she knew about herself is thrown into chaos. Who is she really? And what does Azariel truly want from her?

In the heart of the empire, House Velcraven stood as a legend of power, feared for their dark blood magic and ruthless might. Their name was synonymous with strength, their red eyes a mark of nobility, and their rituals a gateway to unearthly force. At the center of their bloodline was Katherine, the youngest heir, born under a prophecy that declared her the future of her house. Her birth was marked by tragedy: her mother perished in childbirth, a sign of strength according to Velcraven tradition, for to kill in birth was to claim dominion. Yet this triumph was short-lived. When Katherine completed her Rite of Passage—drinking the blood of her ancestors—she gained the power of twenty men, but at a price: her very life would now depend on the blood she drained from others. No longer could she live in peace; she must feed or succumb to death. But the day of her ascension brought more than just power. She began seeing visions—cryptic whispers from the past, a woman shrouded in shadows, who seemed to be her long-dead ancestor. The woman shows her a vision of destruction, and of a war that would tear her house apart. Before Katherine could warn her family, the great houses of the empire, in league with the emperor himself, set their treacherous scheme in motion. Stormhold, the Velcraven ancestral castle, was engulfed in flames. Her father, seeing her gift as a sign of ancient power, managed to send Katherine away in secret, safeguarding the last hope of the Velcraven bloodline. But her family stayed behind to face the slaughter, their names lost to the ravages of war. Alone in a foreign land, Katherine must learn to survive, to feed, and to rebuild her house to its former glory. The blood of her ancestors courses through her veins, guiding her path as she seeks vengeance against the cowardly houses that betrayed her—and the emperor who plotted her house’s downfall. With visions haunting her every step and the weight of her lineage upon her shoulders, Katherine will carve her way through a world that knows nothing of House Velcraven and everything of its wrath.