Born into chaos and tragedy, Elen's life has been anything but ordinary. From her very first breath, a violent accident stained her world with blood-and with a dark sense of power that would follow her through every stage of life. Abandoned, feared, and misunderstood, she grows up in an orphanage, navigating a cruel world where danger and deception lurk around every corner.
Even as she is adopted by a wealthy family and enters the seemingly normal world of school, Elen's uncanny strength, intelligence, and fearlessness set her apart. She observes, manipulates, and survives while keeping secrets that could destroy those around her. But the shadows of her past never leave her.
When a sinister plan leads her to an old, abandoned mansion and face-to-face with deadly threats, Elen confronts the ultimate test of her instincts-and the first act that will mark her forever. Dark, suspenseful, and unflinchingly thrilling, this story follows a girl whose smile hides blood, whose laughter conceals power, and whose destiny is written in shadows.