Thorned A Crimson Vow Was Just the Beginning. Bound by a cursed crown of thorns, Elara is chosen to carry a legacy soaked in blood and gold. Betrayed by the one she trusted most, haunted by memories not her own, and guided by shadows and light...she must ascend through pain to reclaim a world broken by silence. As ancient magic awakens and the Sanctum crumbles, Elara discovers that true power isn't given. It's bled for.With Black, her silent protector, and Mannie, the healer who never stopped believing, Elara rises...not as a queen, but as a vow fulfilled. Thorned is a dark fantasy of divine reckoning, emotional resilience, and the beauty of scars that shine.