AN EXCERPT of the story that is now a published book on Amazon. ____________ The Last Day has begun. The Cursed Army foretold in the ancient scrolls descends upon the kingdoms of Gorania, starting with the Murasen realm. Leila, the teenage Murasen lady who is still grasping the ways of ruling, finds herself in a position to decide whether to fight for her country, or run for her life. Nardine, the Crown Princess of Bermania, hears a rumor that her long-gone father was so close to finding a weapon against the Cursed Army. While she investigates what has happened to his unfinished work, a rebellion threatens to tear apart her kingdom. Far in the harsh northern lands of Skandivia, Halgrim, starts a perilous journey to reclaim a birthright he has been denied because of a lie. If his journey goes according to plan, nothing will stand between him and his ultimate prize. Nothing, except the Army of the Cursed.

A mysterious man only known as the Pied Piper haunts Aschein. Not only does he lead children away, but he robs many towns of the magic that sustains their life. Now, monsters overrun the world, and humans are being driven into a corner, unable to fend off the creatures that attack them more and more frequently. Enter sixteen year-old Klaudia, a disabled girl who was left behind because she was unable to follow the Piper. She is a living curse to the people of Hamelin, a painful reminder of their misfortune--and has no place in the town. When she receives a marriage proposal from the powerful Lord Himmel, she accepts without hesitation. Introduced into the world of magic, Klaudia finds her calling as a Magus, a powerful brand of sorcerers whose Affinities are among the most powerful in the world. But underneath the glamour and the luxury of Lord Himmel's castle lies a deadly secret. Soon, Klaudia will learn that not everything is as it seems, and freedom will always come at a dangerous price. *** EDITOR'S CHOICE OCTOBER 2020 Previously Wattpad Featured Lovely cover by @seventhstar Word count: 127K