Thorned heart
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Thorned Heart is a dark, magical tale that pulls you into a world where the forest itself is alive, whispering secrets and danger. When Cristina, a girl drawn to the wild, stumbles upon two mysterious figures-Mark, a cursed half-fairy, and Keiran, a dangerous full-blooded fairy-she finds herself caught in a web of ancient magic and a destiny she can't escape. As she's led deeper into the heart of the forest, Cristina must navigate a world of secrets, power, and impossible choices. In a place where nothing is what it seems, she's about to discover that some paths, once taken, can never be untangled.
This is a story of fate, dark desires, and a heart caught between light and shadows. Will Cristina survive what she's about to uncover, or will the forest claim her soul?
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