A DESIGNER...
Shylah
She learned to distill power from nature. No one warned her nature could fight back.
A TRAVELER...
Trulian
She thought she could outmaneuver fate. She never expected to become its pawn.
A PROTECTER...
Durmad
In a kingdom ruled by lies and shadows, doing what's right might cost him everything.
EACH FIGHTING TO OUTRUN THE RUIN BEHIND THEM.
When fate tightens its grip, how far will three hearts go to break free?
In a kingdom ruled by a secretive and manipulative Queen, two sisters struggle to survive under the weight of rare and dangerous abilities that bind them to power they do not fully understand. Trulian, gifted with the ability to travel through time and consciousness, is driven by visions of her sister's future suffering and risks her own body and sanity to change what she has seen. Shylah, an apprentice elixir designer, endures brutal control under the master designer while discovering that her talent for distillation extends far beyond what she's been led to believe, allowing her to draw, shape, and amplify essence itself.
As the Queen disappears from the capital and a fanatical sect known as the Maveth is quietly introduced into the realm, political tension and hidden agendas tighten around the sisters. Trulian attempts to warn allies across time, while Shylah's experiments with the rare and volatile cyanelle plant reveal both healing potential and dangerous consequences. Bound by love, sacrifice, and secrecy, the sisters must navigate manipulation, abuse of power, and the cost of loyalty as forces move to weaponize magic, memory, and the future itself.
Christensen, Peyton: - Peyton Christensen is an illustrator specializing in character creation and design. She digitally illustrates her experience with various programs, allowing her to create diverse styles and intricate details in her character artwork. Although her professional artistic journey is relatively recent, her work already reflects her growing experience.
Malice and Mayhem Book Covers: - My name is Aaricia and I'm the designer behind "Malice and Mayhem Book Covers", specializing in discreet covers and special editions. As an avid reader and graphic designer, I find that there is no greater pleasure for me than an amazing story wrapped in a stunning package. My background is in graphic design and advertising. After working in advertising for a few years, promoting products I couldn't care less about, I left advertising behind. One day, in October 2021, my grandmother asked me for help designing her poetry book's cover. From there, a hobby of redesigning books I had at home started. And I discovered the joy of working on projects I was absolutely enthused by. Since then, I have gotten to work with many amazing authors on some stunning projects. From eBook covers to full Kickstarter projects. My goal as a designer is to provide high-quality work and stunning covers to represent your story and create a product that stands out, and readers will rave about.www.mmbookcovers.com
Uhlar, Ad: - AD Uhlar is a best selling author who loves helping others unearth the hidden treasure within. She completed her MFA in Writing at the University of Nebraska Omaha. She has served as a judge for the Realm Awards and was awarded UNO's Graduate Research and Creative Activities Grant. Her publications include "Red" in All the Promises We Cannot Keep, an R.H.S. Anthology, "A Tooth for Trulian" in Meet Me At Midnight, an R.H.S. Anthology and "The Miller's Daughter" in Whitstead Harvestide: A Speculative Anthology. In her free time, she guides the creative ventures of her four children and coaches high school and college students in their own writing pursuits. When she isn't writing or teaching, she farms, plays board games, and makes fairy houses, although she has yet to find any fae to occupy them. She can be found unearthing treasure at www.aduhlar.com or @aduhlar on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.
