Book excerpt: Shadowflare plunges you into the heart of a city on the brink of collapse. Dark forces are stirring, and something sinister is growing in the shadows. At the center of it all is Lila Crowe, a reluctant warrior with secrets of her own. She never wanted to be involved, but as the chaos unfolds, she finds herself in a fight she cannot avoid. Joined by an unlikely team of misfits, Lila must navigate a world where danger lurks around every corner and trust is hard to come by. As they uncover hidden truths and face unimaginable threats, Lila is forced to confront the darkness within herself. With every step, the mystery deepens, and the stakes grow higher. Shadowflare is a story of survival, courage, and the fine line between light and darkness. In the end, Lila will have to decide: will she rise to meet her fate, or be consumed by the shadows?