Claire Buss

Kat Kritchley treads a narrow line through a city where recent storms have unsealed half-forgotten magic and half-trusted loyalties. A fragment of power she never asked for thrums in her skin, reminding her that danger often wears a mask of normalcy. She learns to read the city’s heartbeat by the tremor under the pavement, the way doors sigh when someone lies, the way a whispered name can summon both a friend and a foe. A stranger arrives with stories too strange to be true, and with them comes a choice that will alter their lives and the people who count on them. Kat’s stubborn warmth and sharp wit will be tested as old debts surface and a new order begins to rise from the shadows. In the edges of night, she discovers that choosing who to trust is sometimes choosing who to become.

Within the bustling streets of Roshaven, a city teeming with magic and mystery, Lyra Thorne finds herself caught between ancient traditions and a rising tide of chaos. Her quest for truth leads her into shadowed corners of the city, where allies are few and enemies lurk behind familiar faces. As dark forces stir beneath the veneer of civility, Lyra must harness her hidden talents and confront her deepest fears. Her path is fraught with danger, yet each step brings her closer to understanding her true purpose and the power she holds within.