Aurelia is a Courtesan, not an Assassin. Her world is turned upside down, however, when she kills a high-ranking Senator in self defense. Given his status, and the political power his family wields, Aurelia knows she will be executed without a trial.
When all hope seems lost, the Assassin's Guild of Glascoast steps in and offers her a rare opportunity: if she succeeds in assassinating seven senators in seven days, she will be permitted to join their ranks, and her murder will be written off as Guild business.
As Aurelia struggles to complete the task set before her, she discovers that there is much more to this challenge than meets the eye. There are dark currents swirling through Glascoast, and somehow, she has stumbled into the heart of them.
Hemmed in on all sides, a choice looms before her. Its consequences will ripple through her city, and have the potential to save or destroy her world.
1st place winner in The Blossom Awards, 2023
1st place winner in The Gemini Awards, 2023
1st place winner in the Tricolor Triennial Awards, 2023
*Contains graphic scenes of gore, violence, and sexuality*
Cover by @annamitamuscaria
❝ An exile should remember that they will die in these lands and there is nothing they can do but fight. ❞
➳ Cover created by the talented @soundthealarm
[complete | editor's pick | book 1]
The Reaper's Curse has come, the gods have foreseen death and people are helpless to fight it. Those infected lose their minds, feasting on souls and flesh. Surviving the Reaper's Curse means being forced from Muovea's capital and into exile, abandoned and forgotten.
Alicia Zalana had her entire life before her, destined for greatness amongst the opulent palace of the capital. But when the queen is murdered and Alicia is the only one who knows who did it, she's compelled to play her hand and risk exile. Or much, much more.
As long-forgotten legends begin to stir beneath the ancient stone of Muovea, Alicia will discover just how much she's willing to sacrifice, and just how much she cares for the captain who saved her life.
➳ Wattpad Editor's Pick (May 2020)
➳ Featured in @WattpadDarkFantasy's 'The Bestiary' reading list
➳ Featured in @Fantasy's 'Dark Fantasy' reading list
➳ Featured in @StoriesUndiscovered's 'Diamond' reading list
➳ Featured in @WattpadZombies' 'Voodoo Hoodoo' reading list
➳ Featured in @SpeculativeFiction's 'More Than The Eye Can See' reading list
➳ Complete!
➳ This book is part of a duology (a two book series) and is the first. The second and final book is 'The Grey Blood'.
➳ Recommended 15+ for depictions of violence and some coarse language.
➳ Previously titled 'The Black Taint'.
➳ Cover created by the wonderful @soundthealarm
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