In the shadowed corners of a world that bridges the infernal and the mundane, Zara Morningstar vanished like a whisper in the night, leaving behind a silence heavy with mystery. Her departure, a spectral act fueled by the devastating loss of her beloved Christopher nine years prior, cast her into realms untraced, rendering her a ghost among shadows. In that time, Zara wove herself into the fabric of the netherworld, erasing her footprints from the sands of the living, as if she were a myth that breathed no more.
Yet, the tides of destiny are as unpredictable as they are relentless. Emerging from the depths of her self-imposed exile, Zara returns to the embrace of her father, Lucifer, the sovereign of shadows. Her heart, once tender and vulnerable, now beats with the resolve of the fiercest she-devil, her soul armored against the allure of love-a vow to herself to never again succumb to its treacherous embrace.
But in the intricate dance of fate and free will, Derek, a lifelong friend who harbors a love for Zara as enduring as time itself, stands ready to challenge the fortresses she has built around her heart. His determination, as unwavering as the stars, seeks to illuminate the darkened paths of her soul, to claim a place within her guarded heart
"Suddenly, I found our faces so close together, I could feel his warm breath caressing my face. It smelt slightly of mint, and an undercurrent that was all Cole-pure masculine goodness.I breathed in deeply, my eyes briefly fluttering closed. God, since when did he smell so good?"
Raven has lost everyone. Her mother and twin sister died, her father left, leaving her in alone in the world with powers that she barely understands. All that Raven has left is Cole, her best friend.
When a dangerous enemy resurfaces intent on killing Raven, Cole swears he will do all he can to protect her. As the two get pushed closer together, will their combined powers be enough to save them? Will Raven be able to stop her heart from shattering to a thousand pieces?
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Please keep in mind that this is a first draft, and is, for the most part, unedited. I know it's not at its best, but I'm working on it...
"Wow, I am so hooked!"
"You captivated me from the start..."
"The storyline seems very original..."
The above were just a few of the comments I received... :)
As you can tell, this is also a romance as well as paranormal/fantasy :) hehe
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