In a world untouched by civilization, The Primals follows an ancient tribe that communicates without words, relying instead on instinct, ritual, and raw survival. Set in a time before language, before complex tools, and before recorded history, the story immerses the reader in a primal existence where nature dominates and silence speaks volumes.
The tribe moves through dense forests, hunts with stone weapons, and follows the guidance of a mysterious council. Each member plays a distinct role in the tribe's survival, yet none hold the full truth of their origin. As they navigate harsh terrains and looming threats, a sense of something forgotten-something buried deep in the earth and memory-begins to stir.
A looming judgment, ancient and unnamed, begins to shadow them. The silence they once trusted begins to feel heavier, more haunted, and perhaps not entirely their own.
In a city untouched by time, the night belongs to the hunt. The rules are simple: survive, capture, obey. But one night, everything changes. Someone-or something-has broken the balance, and nothing will ever be the same.
Whispers spread through the courtyards, secrets coil in the shadows, and loyalties are tested as bloodlines, tradition, and rebellion collide. For those chosen, the hunt is not just survival-it is destiny. For those who resist, it is death.
And at the heart of it all stands a girl who was never meant to belong, a boy who would bleed for her, and a city that will tear itself apart before letting go of its ancient ways.
Because in Sparta, the hunt isn't just a tradition.
It's a reckoning.
**1st place Winner of the 2025 Olympus Rising Award for Best Dark Fantasy Romance **