The Weight of Shadows

Seventeen-year-old Kaela Thorne never believed the bedtime tales her grandmother told-stories of ancient kingdoms, shattered crystals, and queens of flame. That is, until a mysterious voice calls her into the forbidden Alwinor Forest and awakens a dormant magic deep within her blood. Marked by ancient runes and chosen by a shard of the lost Eldaran Crystal, Kaela is thrust into a world of prophecy, shadow, and war. Hunted by a dark sorcerer and guided by elemental Guardians, she must journey across a crumbling realm to gather the scattered pieces of the crystal before darkness swallows the world. But Kaela is no warrior, and the weight of a forgotten legacy threatens to break her. As forgotten powers stir and enemies close in, Kaela must decide: will she embrace her destiny as the last heir of Eldara-or let the flame of her bloodline die forever? Full of elemental magic, fierce friendships, and a spark of ancient royalty, The Crystal of Eldara is a spellbinding fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Shadow and Bone, and The Queen's Rising.

The Moonfire Heir ✨ A Young Adult Fantasy Romance Adventure Seventeen-year-old Elira Wyn has always felt different. When a burst of silver light erupts from her skin under a full moon, she's torn from her quiet village and dropped into a magical realm ruled by twin moons, elemental heirs, and an ancient war she was never meant to survive. There, Elira discovers a shocking truth: she is the last descendant of a powerful bloodline blessed by the Moonfire-an ancient magic capable of shaping worlds or destroying them. But awakening her gift means unlocking secrets buried deep in her family's past... including a bond to the fearsome Shade Queen, who may not be the villain everyone claims she is. Guided by a fire-wielding warrior with a fierce heart and a frost prince who hides more than he shows, Elira is torn between destiny, desire, and the duty to protect a realm she barely understands. As war looms and betrayal cuts close, Elira must decide: Will she become the weapon they want? Or the queen the world needs?

The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."

It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”

Noelle was the long-lost daughter everyone had been searched for, yet the family brushed her off and fawned over her stand-in. Tired of scorn, she walked away and married a man whose influence could shake the country. Dance phenom, street-race champ, virtuoso composer, master restorer-each secret triumph hit the headlines, and her family's smug smiles cracked. Father charged back from abroad, mother wept for a hug, and five brothers knelt in the rain begging. Beneath the jeweled night sky, her husband pulled her close, his voice a velvet promise. "They're not worth it. Come on, let's just go home."

At their wedding night, Kayla caught her brand-new husband cheating. Reeling and half-drunk, she staggered into the wrong suite and collapsed into a stranger's arms. Sunrise brought a pounding head-and the discovery she was pregnant. The father? A supremely powerful tycoon who happened to be her husband's ruthless uncle. Panicked, she tried to run, but he barred the door with a faint, dangerous smile. When the cheating ex begged, Kayla lifted her chin and declared, "Want a second chance at us? Ask your uncle." The tycoon pulled her close. "She's my wife now." The ex gasped, "What!?"

Sawyer, the world's top arms dealer, stunned everyone by falling for Maren—the worthless girl no one respected. People scoffed. Why chase a useless pretty face? But when powerful elites began gathering around her, jaws dropped. "She's not even married to him yet—already cashing in on his power?" they assumed. Curious eyes dug into Maren's past... only to find she was a scientific genius, a world-renowned medical expert, and heiress to a mafia empire. Later, Sawyer posted online. "My wife treats me like the enemy. Any advice?"

Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."