In a world delicately balanced between mortals and immortals, Lorita McQueen prefers the quiet life of an administrative witch at the Celestial Agency. But when the long-dormant crystal tower of Donvania begins to glow for the first time in centuries, her life changes overnight. Ancient legends whisper of a witch who once turned kingdoms to ash-and now, signs suggest her return. Bound to the mission under the watchful eye of Ruddy, a mysterious shapeshifter, Lorita is thrust into a web of secrets, power, and bloodlines the Agency dares not speak of. As storms rise and old magic awakens, Lorita must uncover why her name echoes in forgotten prophecies-and whether the darkness calling from Donvania is the witch's... or her own. Magic remembers. Blood calls. And destiny, once awakened, refuses to sleep.

❖ QUEENKILLER, KINGMAKER Book 2 ❖ A year has passed since Isla rescued Tam Mai from the dungeons, but her sister's mind is still trapped and broken. There is only one person Isla knows can help her. Meanwhile across the sea, a prince seeks justice for the murder of his mother. Their search may soon be over, but their war is yet to begin. Now they must work together to bring a new age to the realms and put a new king on the throne. But how long can their alliance hold, when one is keeping a vital secret from the other? ↝ this work contains violence, coarse language, and sexual references. content warnings also apply for ableism -- please see the opening author's note for details ↜ ↝ Wattys 2023 Ongoing Stories shortlist