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Shadowbound hearts

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Time 1h 43m

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Elara thought she could escape the shadows, but they've marked her forever. After surviving the perilous Shadow Realm and defeating its Queen, Elara returns to her village, hoping to reclaim the life she once knew. But the darkness follows her, a constant presence she can't escape. With the weight of the shadows pressing down on her and a new power she never wanted, Elara must choose: will she protect the balance between realms or let the shadows consume her? Caught between two worlds, and haunted by a forbidden connection to the mysterious Caius, Elara's journey is far from over. As the boundaries of light and dark blur, she must confront her greatest challenge yet-herself.

Shadowbound Hearts is a dark fantasy romance filled with danger, magic, and the allure of the unknown. Can Elara find her place in a world that no longer feels like home, or will the shadows claim her once and for all?All Rights Reserved

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The Rise of The Crescent Heir by Kelspinkis

In the mystical city of the Midnight Kingdom, where magic and shadows coexist, a young heir named Elara discovers her extraordinary lineage: she is the Crescent Heir, destined to wield the combined powers of light and shadow to protect the city's Heart, a magical source of balance and life. As ancient forces awaken, a cunning mastermind unleashes a Final Weapon, threatening the city and the people she loves. From humble beginnings, Elara struggles to master her powers, navigate complex friendships, and confront her growing feelings for Kael, her loyal companion and confidant. Alongside her trusted allies-Talric, a strategic warrior; Lysandra, a mystical winged guardian; and Seraphine, a powerful mage-she faces relentless trials, from shadow-augmented armies to ancient magical trials, all while the Chronicle, an ancient magical ledger, demands a sacrifice for maintaining balance. Each chapter builds tension with dangerous encounters, emotional dilemmas, and mystical revelations. Elara learns that light and shadow are not opposites but complementary, and only through mastering both can she protect her city and loved ones. Through strategic teamwork, trust, and courage, she leads her allies against the Final Weapon and the mastermind, culminating in a climactic confrontation where the Chronicle's price demands her ultimate sacrifice. In the final battle, Elara channels the full extent of her Crescent-shadow powers to destroy the Final Weapon, stabilize the Heart, and defeat the mastermind. The cost is immense, leaving her physically drained and transformed-but alive, her mastery complete. The story closes with hope tempered by vigilance: though the city is safe, faint magical anomalies on the horizon hint at future challenges, ensuring the legacy of the Crescent Heir continues.

Virelight Trilogy (Books 1-3) by CristinaAnaGF

The Virelight Trilogy Magic remembers what the world forgets. When Elara Finch inherits a strange shard of ancient power, her quiet life shatters. Hunted by masked enemies and trailed by a charming stranger with too many secrets, she uncovers a forgotten war, a Council built on lies, and a truth that burns through illusion. Alongside a sarcastic cat, a flirt with a death wish, and a few reluctant allies, Elara must outwit corrupted soul-eaters, unravel a mystery older than memory, and survive the kind of destiny that never plays fair. A sharp, mythical fantasy with mystery, banter, betrayal-and the occasional suspicious muffin. © Cristina, 2025. All rights reserved. This is a work of fiction. All characters, names, and events are entirely imaginary or used fictitiously. No part may be reproduced without permission from the author, except for brief excerpts used in reviews or academic work.

Shadow's Embrace by Authordarky

"In the heart of darkness, love is the light." In the mysterious woods beyond the village of Amaris, love blooms in the darkest places, where light dares not tread. Elara, drawn to the forbidden shadows, finds herself entangled in a centuries-old curse. Kael, the cursed king of the Shadowkin, has waited for a love strong enough to break the chains of fate. Together, they must face ancient forces, unravel dark secrets, and sacrifice everything for a chance at freedom-and each other. But as their love deepens, the line between light and darkness begins to blur, and Elara must decide whether she is willing to surrender the world she knows for a love that will last for eternity. "Chhup gaya tha chaand andheron mein, humne raaton se baatein ki, Tere pyaar ne jo roshni di, usmein bhi zara se raazon ki baatein thi. Na tu poora roshni ka, na main poori raaton ka hoon, Par jab saath hain hum, to hum khud ek kahaani ka noor hoon."

A Royal Nightmare by Carmen__7

In the heart of a mist-laden forest, where the shadows danced with secrets and whispers hung in the air like a shroud, there stood a castle. Its ancient stones bore the weight of centuries, and within its walls dwelled a queen unlike any other. She was a vampire witch, with eyes like embers and a presence that commanded both fear and reverence. Yet beneath her regal facade lay a soul burdened by centuries of trauma. Queen Elara was her name, and she ruled over the realm of shadows with an iron will tempered by the anguish of her past. Long ago, before she became a creature of the night, she had been a young witch filled with dreams of love and power. But fate had been cruel, tearing away everything she held dear in a violent storm of betrayal and loss. Haunted by the memories of her past, Elara had embraced the darkness, seeking solace in the icy embrace of eternal night. She had delved deep into the forbidden arts, mastering the ancient magics that whispered of forgotten realms and forbidden desires. With each passing year, her power grew, until she was feared by mortal and supernatural alike.

Half a Soul in Shadow by Re4peR160

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Virelight Trilogy - Book Two - Of Broken Fear and Buried Love by CristinaAnaGF

The shards are calling. And this time, the stakes are deeper than secrets. Elara and her (mostly) loyal companions set off to find the next two shards: one born of Fear, the other of Love. Simple, right? The Shard of Fear lies hidden in the heart of Mirrorwood-a haunted forest known for its vanishing paths, echoing illusions, and tendency to snack on unwelcome visitors. And the Shard of Love? That one's buried somewhere far more personal: Elara's childhood home. With Rowan growing quieter, Valen growing bolder, and a mysterious mimic lurking just out of sight, the road ahead twists with riddles, half-truths, and ancient magic better left forgotten. As the line between friend and foe begins to blur, Elara must confront what frightens her most... and what she's still willing to love. Heartfelt, humorous, and brimming with fantasy, Book Two of the Virelight Trilogy dives deeper into the threads that bind us-through fear, through love, and through the wild, weird wonder of it all. Because sometimes, the greatest magic is facing what's inside. Copyright ©️

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Ashes of Destiny: Flames of Revelation by Sara_I_A_M

In the storm-swept heights of Stormspire, Elara conceals her royal Phoenix-Roc bloodline beneath a servant's cloak, her heart a ember yearning for freedom. At 20, raised in the maids' chambers by her nanny Mira, she's denied her mother Seraphina's fiery legacy-stolen by King Thorne's cruel rejection-until a wounded jay bird, Ash, awakens her dormant powers and echoes a whispered promise. When Ravencrest's shadow-winged Emperor Morfran conquers Stormspire, slaying Thorne with a magical blade, Elara's world crumbles, but a flicker of hope emerges as Morfran offers his aid. Embarking on a quest to the Cradle of Flames-a mythical sanctuary to awaken her might-Elara finds an unexpected ally in Morfran. Their journey ignites a forbidden romance, where fire and shadow entwine in trust and longing, challenging royal divides. In a kingdom where only bloodlines wield magic, and human hearts dream of liberty, Elara must embrace her power and love to forge a new destiny. Together, they could unite two realms in passion's light-or see their hopes reduced to ash.

Ashes To The Tides by jacopsj

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The Rise of The Crescent Heir

In the mystical city of the Midnight Kingdom, where magic and shadows coexist, a young heir named Elara discovers her extraordinary lineage: she is the Crescent Heir, destined to wield the combined powers of light and shadow to protect the city's Heart, a magical source of balance and life. As ancient forces awaken, a cunning mastermind unleashes a Final Weapon, threatening the city and the people she loves. From humble beginnings, Elara struggles to master her powers, navigate complex friendships, and confront her growing feelings for Kael, her loyal companion and confidant. Alongside her trusted allies-Talric, a strategic warrior; Lysandra, a mystical winged guardian; and Seraphine, a powerful mage-she faces relentless trials, from shadow-augmented armies to ancient magical trials, all while the Chronicle, an ancient magical ledger, demands a sacrifice for maintaining balance. Each chapter builds tension with dangerous encounters, emotional dilemmas, and mystical revelations. Elara learns that light and shadow are not opposites but complementary, and only through mastering both can she protect her city and loved ones. Through strategic teamwork, trust, and courage, she leads her allies against the Final Weapon and the mastermind, culminating in a climactic confrontation where the Chronicle's price demands her ultimate sacrifice. In the final battle, Elara channels the full extent of her Crescent-shadow powers to destroy the Final Weapon, stabilize the Heart, and defeat the mastermind. The cost is immense, leaving her physically drained and transformed-but alive, her mastery complete. The story closes with hope tempered by vigilance: though the city is safe, faint magical anomalies on the horizon hint at future challenges, ensuring the legacy of the Crescent Heir continues.