Gems
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Last published Fri, Mar 20, 2026
For centuries, Lua has protected the world from supernatural threats, such as demons and blood magic users known as Sairus.
Zara Ibaru dreams of a life of adventure as a guardian for Lua, like her brother Ceran. However, her parents have different plans for her, leaving Zara torn between her desires and her parents' wishes.
When a mysterious group of Sairu goes on a murder spree across Lua and eventually the rest of the world, Zara's parents try to put her on lockdown. Refusing to live in fear, Zara goes against her parents' wishes and continues training to be a Guardian. Along the way, she meets friends, including her childhood friend Prince Daizo, her roommates Lita and Asani, her brother Ceran, and a couple of new faces at their university. Together, they navigate through their newfound adulthood and the challenges of being a Guardian. Will they be able to handle the life that they have chosen?
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