Ethereal Forge Book One of the Ethereal Saga The Scar is waking-and it's calling for her. Kael Sorran never asked for magic. Never wanted the whispers in her blood. But when she's forced into the brutal Academy of Aelthane Forge, survival means unlocking a power tied to the ancient, shattered Ether Crystal-and facing the secrets the Academy would kill to bury. The Scar chose her. The shards are stirring. And between loyalty and forbidden temptation, her heart may become her greatest battlefield. Mystical beasts. Deadly magic. A love triangle tangled in fate and betrayal. Kael's story is only just beginning. Content Warning: This story includes violence and, later, sexual content. Please read with care. This is my debut novel! I'd love to hear your honest (and kind) feedback as I grow as a writer. Thank you for reading.