❝ An exile should remember that they will die in these lands and there is nothing they can do but fight. ❞ ➳ Cover created by the talented @soundthealarm [complete | editor's pick | book 1] The Reaper's Curse has come, the gods have foreseen death and people are helpless to fight it. Those infected lose their minds, feasting on souls and flesh. Surviving the Reaper's Curse means being forced from Muovea's capital and into exile, abandoned and forgotten. Alicia Zalana had her entire life before her, destined for greatness amongst the opulent palace of the capital. But when the queen is murdered and Alicia is the only one who knows who did it, she's compelled to play her hand and risk exile. Or much, much more. As long-forgotten legends begin to stir beneath the ancient stone of Muovea, Alicia will discover just how much she's willing to sacrifice, and just how much she cares for the captain who saved her life. ➳ Wattpad Editor's Pick (May 2020) ➳ Featured in @WattpadDarkFantasy's 'The Bestiary' reading list ➳ Featured in @Fantasy's 'Dark Fantasy' reading list ➳ Featured in @StoriesUndiscovered's 'Diamond' reading list ➳ Featured in @WattpadZombies' 'Voodoo Hoodoo' reading list ➳ Featured in @SpeculativeFiction's 'More Than The Eye Can See' reading list ➳ Complete! ➳ This book is part of a duology (a two book series) and is the first. The second and final book is 'The Grey Blood'. ➳ Recommended 15+ for depictions of violence and some coarse language. ➳ Previously titled 'The Black Taint'. ➳ Cover created by the wonderful @soundthealarm [[word count: 100,000 - 150,000]]

❝ We must be prepared to sacrifice the few to save the many that will come after us. ❞ [book 2] The Grey Bloods may have dwindled in number, but the creatures still gnaw at Muovea, threatening the small measure of peace that was won when the Grand Duke of Muovea was felled. Their princess is missing, and with her marches an army of immortal warriors that only few have dared whisper their fables about. Alicia Zalana and Oliver Narovich have staggered to a halt in their effort to find them. But as new leads about Samantha Safronov's whereabouts come knocking, the duo will be pushed to their limits. Haunted by her past, Alicia discovers old enemies that wish her dead. Faced with the consequences of the life he once lived, Oliver has one last debt he must repay. Or die trying. ~ ➳ Infrequent updates while I finish the final chapters! ➳ Sequel to the award-winning 'The Reaper's Curse'. ➳ Cover created by me but inspired by @soundthealarm.