Book excerpt: Embark on a spellbinding journey with Genevieve 'Gen' Thornhill, a determined 17-year-old whose world shatters when her brother, Jack, mysteriously disappears. Unveiling his hidden life as a fearless member of an elusive guild of hunters sends Gen hurtling through a mystical portal into a parallel realm, where fairy tales give way to ominous realities. Joining forces with an eclectic band of warriors of The Guild—Sirus, the wise and strong leader; Lila, the mastermind tactician; Eldrin, the enigmatic scout; Mara, the lethal weapon wielder; Ola, the secretive shadow; and Eli, the empathetic healer—Gen treads a perilous path through a landscape fraught with danger. A steadfast friendship binds them as they confront challenges beyond imagination. Gen exposes a sinister scheme orchestrated by the malevolent Morlak that threatens to upend the delicate harmony between worlds. However, a harrowing revelation awaits Gen—an encounter that spirals into a clash of ideologies as she delves into forbidden magic to achieve her aims. The confrontation sparks a sequence of deceptions, sacrifices, and buried truths, plunging Gen into a maelstrom of doubt and treachery among those she once held close. Will Gen and The Guild defeat Morlak, or will his darkness take over the realm and all living things? Join The Guild of Shadows and experience a world where destinies are entwined, and the battle between light and darkness hangs in the balance.