In the small town of Ravenswood, where secrets hide behind perfect facades, two teenagers are about to discover that their destiny is far more extraordinary than they could have imagined. Aria Luminosa, 16, arrives in town hoping for a fresh start. Gifted with the power to manipulate light, she desperately seeks to lead a normal life, far from the dangers that forced her family to flee. Lucas Blackwood, the high school's star quarterback, hides a heavy secret behind his apparent popularity. Heir to a long line of sorcerers, he struggles to control his gift of shadow manipulation. When their paths cross, an inexplicable connection forms between them. Their powers, opposite yet complementary, attract and reinforce each other. But this mutual discovery brings forth an ancient curse that threatens not only their future but the magical balance of the entire town. Caught between the desire to explore their budding bond and the fear of what their combined powers might unleash, Aria and Lucas must learn to master their gifts and trust each other. For in Ravenswood, where magic pulses beneath the surface of normality, every choice can have unexpected consequences. In this first volume of a captivating new series, dive into a world where teenage love intertwines with ancestral magic, where family secrets collide with supernatural forces, and where the destiny of two young people could change the course of history. *"A captivating blend of paranormal romance and urban fantasy. 'Crossed Spells' will keep you spellbound until the very last page."*

NOTE: This is not the final draft, so expect there to be changes. I've only got the first arc of the story figured out so far and I'm still working out how to fit it all together. Disclaimer: the use in this story of concepts from other stories is in no way intended or designed to plagiarize. They are merely intended to resonate with those same concepts in a similar but alternate context. Garret Hood lives a quiet life on his father's farm in the Elvish land of Ereth Murna. But when a dark regime threatens his homeland, he will be called to a destiny greater than he ever imagined. Thalia Breton has always felt like she doesn't belong in the small village she calls home, though she cannot understand why. Apart from her best friend Dylan Mornfowl, her peers ostracize her. And though above all else she yearns to know who she really is, the truth may prove perilous...