In a world where vampires no longer hide in the shadows but walk among humans, an aging nobleman named Mihail is consumed by grief and vengeance. Haunted by the brutal murder of his wife, he dedicates his life to uncovering the truth behind her death. But his son, Horațiu, better known by his nickname Haze, harbors a secret that could change everything they believe about loyalty, justice, and blood.
As the line between man and monster blurs, family ties are tested, hidden agendas revealed, and a centuries-old conspiracy resurfaces. A Symphony of Shadows - Rosso Scarlatto is a dark and atmospheric journey through love, rage, betrayal, and the eternal struggle between what we are and what we could become.
Author's note
This novel was born from a spark of inspiration during an unforgettable Erasmus experience. The characters, emotions, and core of the story are rooted in real friendships and memories, reimagined through the lens of fantasy and gothic storytelling. It's a tale that bridges pain and hope, silence and truth, tradition and rebellion.
Every page pays homage to that unique feeling of youth meeting the unknown. Let this story remind you that in the darkest of nights, there is always a flame burning: sometimes in anger, sometimes in love, but always in defiance.
تحتُّ الركام
أصواتٌ انقطع أنينها
ودقاتٌ توقف نبضها
فرحةً لم تكتمل
وأحلامٌ أجهضت قبل المخاض
تحتُ الركام
قصصٌ لم تكتب لها النهاية
وحكاياتٌ رحل من كان يرويها
ألعابٌ لطخت بدماء الأطفال
تحتُ الركام
أسماءٌ تساقطت من السجلّ المدني
مثل تساقط الأوراق من الأشجار
فأصبحت في سماء النسيان
تحتٌ الركام
وجوهٌ تغيرت ملامحها فأنكرها
الزمان والمكان
فشيعت أجسادهم لمقابرٍ في الجنان
تحت الركام
ارتجف الأطفال خوفًا
فغادروا الحياة ولم يجدوا الأمان
وصايا خُطت بحبرٍ من الخذلان
وأمنياتٌ غادرت عالم الخيال
تحت الركام
حيث يشهد الظلم والقهر