Given-Taken

Elara, a brilliant yet accident prone archaeology apprentice whose obsession with the lost civilization of Xylos has nearly destroyed her career. After a catastrophic error during an expedition, Elara discovers an ancient, sentient bracelet that tethers her to a long forgotten God of Mischief.

The story explores a dark, symbiotic relationship where the god acts as a silent, possessive guardian. While Elara experiences a sudden string of miraculous successes, uncovering lost secrets and gaining entrance into the prestigious Aethelgard Institute, the world around her spirals into chaos. Those who stand in her way or cause her grief suffer bizarre, often violent "accidents" orchestrated by her divine protector.