THE SHARDS OF AUREALIS

In the heart of the shadowy city of Aurealis, Kael is a skilled thief with no interest in anything beyond the next job. That is, until a simple heist turns into a life-altering event. When he steals a mysterious shard from a locked stall, a burst of magic surges through him, leaving a glowing starburst mark on his palm and unlocking powers he never knew he had. But with the royal guards hot on his trail and the weight of his newfound abilities crashing down on him, Kael realizes that the shard may be more dangerous-and more valuable-than he could have ever imagined. As he races through the streets, an unsettling truth begins to form: this could be the beginning of a far greater adventure, one that could change the fate of Aurealis itself.