Rise of the Blood Empress

Simone Chevalier has spent her entire life following the rules, but when a horrible accident results in her expulsion from the prestigious Academy of the Syrenian Isles, Simone is forced to find her way in the capital city of J'Tarace.

In the city, rules only apply to the many while the few have all the power, and Simone finds herself caught up in a game of manipulation and treachery. Will she return honor to her family name, or will she be torn apart by the malicious jackals, disguised as distinguished Lords and Ladies, that call the royal court home?

Aeras Arienti believes in two things: one, there is nothing worth having that you don't have to work for; two, there is everything to fear in the dark.

When a rare find has him suddenly singled out from the ranks of beggars and thieves laboring in a wasteland for bureaucrats hundreds of miles away, Aeras learns that what they have been searching for could alter the delicate balance of power in their world, and lead to the complete annihilation of everything he's ever known.

A threat from across an ocean, enemies that may be strong allies, and an ancient power awakened.

Some things are better left buried and forgotten.