TO TURN AWAY IS TO INVITE RUIN, NOT JUST UPON YOURSELF, BUT UPON ALL YOU HOLD DEAR. When an ancient power awakens within her, Ailyn DeLuna must decide if it's a blessing or the curse that will unravel her life. At 25 years of age, Ailyn has been shaped for greatness, sheltered within the magical sanctuary of Vandrya Sanctum and trained by the Council of Elders to become the realm's next Archmage. Her future seemed secure until a catastrophic attack during a historic alliance celebration with the Veilborn unleashes a forgotten evil—an evil that should have stayed buried in the past. The attack triggers a dormant power in Ailyn, one so immense it threatens to consume her. As secrets long hidden by the Council come to light, she must face the terrifying truth: her very existence has been shrouded in lies. Lies that, if revealed, could cost her not only her life but the fragile alliance between mages and the Veilborn. Thrust into a world of treachery and danger, she must navigate a perilous journey with newfound allies. As she faces new threats, Ailyn is drawn to a mysterious vampire whose loyalties remain uncertain—pulling her deeper into a conflict of both heart and duty. With the realm of Enthalor teetering on the brink of destruction, Ailyn's fight is not just for survival but to save it from descending into eternal darkness.

Requirements & Requests

- World-Building & Lore Consistency: Does the world feel immersive and clear, or do certain parts feel like an info-dump? Are there lore contradictions that stand out? - Character Development: Do the characters feel distinct, believable, and engaging? Are their motivations clear? Does dialogue feel natural? - Duplicate Lines & Repetitive Phrasing: Flag any sentences or ideas that repeat unnecessarily. - Scene Transitions & Clarity: Do scene transitions feel smooth? Were there confusing jumps between locations or time periods? - Plot Consistency & Foreshadowing: Are there any plot holes or inconsistencies? Did foreshadowing feel too obvious or effective? - Emotional Engagement & Tension: Were there moments that fell flat emotionally? Did any plot twists surprise you or feel predictable? - Opening & Ending: Did the beginning hook you in? Did the ending feel satisfying? - If anything confuses you, feels off, or doesn’t fit, flag it! Even if you can’t explain why, your reaction is valuable.

Comparable Stories:

- A Court of Thorns and Roses – Sarah J. Maas - The Priory of the Orange Tree – Samantha Shannon - The Poppy War – R. F. Kuang - Foundryside – Robert Jackson Bennett - Black Sun – Rebecca Roanhorse

Trigger Warnings:

- Graphic Violence & Gore - Supernatural Horror & Dark Magic - Psychological Trauma & Nightmares - Familial Abuse & Betrayal - Themes of Self-Destruction & Inner Conflict