Crimson fire
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Genre: Romantic Fantasy × Dark Academia × Mafia Legacy
Bound by a curse. Burned by fate.
Ara never believed in curses, soul marks, or ancient destinies. She only came to Moretti University to chase her dreams, not uncover secrets buried in bloodlines and fire. But when she locks eyes with Alessandro Moretti-heir to an Italian mafia empire and a man haunted by a centuries-old curse-everything changes.
Alessandro was born under a mark that dooms every Moretti heir: once the crimson fire ignites, they are bound to their fated flame. The obsession is instant. The consequences are fatal if denied.
Ara is that flame.
But she's not just the key to his fate... she's the only one who can either break the curse-or become its final sacrifice.
As ancient symbols begin to burn through their skin, forgotten magic resurfaces, and enemies from past and present close in, Ara and Alessandro must uncover the truth before they destroy each other.
In a world where love is fate and fire is binding-how do you run from someone who's destined to find you?
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