The Shattered Crown

The throne was never meant to be hers-but neither was exile.

When Aura's brother, Seraph, usurps the throne in a violent coup, her attempts to reason with him are met with a chilling ultimatum. Refusing to bow to his tyranny, Aura is forced to abandon the kingdom with her loyal mentor, Alexander, determined to reclaim her birthright and end Seraph's reign.

In a desperate bid for allies, Aura enlists the help of a motley group of skeptical adventurers, promising them titles and glory in exchange for their aid. Among them is Rayne, who resents Aura for her royal privilege and doubts her resolve. As the group travels across the kingdom, bonds are forged in unexpected moments of fellowship.

Their quest leads them to a place where whispers of a forbidden relic offer a glimmer of hope. As they search for answers, Aura begins to uncover secrets about her kingdom and herself. With every step forward, the stakes rise. The deeper they delve, the more the lines between ally and enemy blur, and the cost of victory becomes darker than she ever anticipated.

Not every bond will survive the journey, and not all sacrifices will be voluntary. Her path is shrouded in peril, and the cost of reclaiming the throne may not only change the kingdom, it may destroy her.