Velvet and ashes (Book 1)
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Layla thought her battles were confined to her own mind, struggling with the silent weight of depression and anxiety. Every day, she fights to keep herself afloat, finding comfort in her small routines, quiet spaces, and fleeting moments of peace. But everything changes when she meets Kaelen-a captivating, mysterious stranger whose allure is as unsettling as it is irresistible.
Kaelen doesn't just walk in shadows; he commands them. Drawn into his world, Layla finds herself wrapped in rituals, symbols, and secrets she can't fully understand. The thrill of Kaelen's dark magic both entices and terrifies her, offering an escape from her pain but pulling her into something far more dangerous than she could ever imagine. As her mental struggles begin to collide with the real, supernatural dangers he introduces, Layla must decide if she has the strength to resist the allure of Kaelen's world-or if she'll be lost to the darkness forever.
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