Joestassy Akinyi

In the shadows of a kingdom where silver is prized above all and souls can be traded like coins, Zia Renaud is a name that strikes fear and fascination. Known as the Thief of Silver and Souls, she's a daring rogue with a hidden purpose: to avenge the family that was taken from her and to unravel the mystery of her origins.

But Zia's latest heist comes with an unexpected twist. When she steals an ancient silver amulet rumored to bind souls, she finds herself entangled with Leon, a cursed prince whose spirit is trapped within the amulet, and Alaric, a mysterious and charming rival thief with secrets of his own. Together, they must navigate a world filled with dangerous magic, underground markets, and ruthless sorcerers—all while racing to uncover the truth behind the amulet's powers and to keep their own dark pasts from consuming them.

As alliances blur and passion ignites, Zia will face the ultimate choice: protect her own freedom, or save the souls of those she's come to care for.



Characters:

1. Zia Renaud

The Thief of Silver and Souls. A fearless and witty master thief with a knack for outsmarting anyone who gets in her way. Though she's quick with a blade and quicker with her words, she guards her past closely. Zia is driven by a desire for revenge and freedom, hiding a heart more compassionate than she lets on.



2. Leon Elara

The Cursed Prince. Once heir to the throne, Leon's spirit has been bound to a powerful amulet that Zia steals. Trapped and unable to move beyond the amulet's reach, Leon is both Zia's reluctant ally and a source of hidden wisdom, with knowledge of dark magic and court secrets. He carries a tragic history and a hope for redemption.



3. Alaric Draven

The Rival Thief. Mysterious, charming, and equally skilled, Alaric has crossed paths with Zia before, and their tension is electric. While he keeps his motives guarded, he's drawn to Zia's fire and the danger that surrounds her. Alaric has tie

The Shadows of Eldralor

Zia braced herself as the three cloaked figures advanced, their footsteps eerily silent against the forest floor. She clutched her dagger, her gaze darting between them, assessing each potential threat. These were no ordinary bandits; she recognized the emblem stitched onto their cloaks, a symbol of Seraphine's most loyal followers. This was no accident—they had come for her. 


One of the figures, taller and more menacing than the rest, stepped forward. His voice was as cold as the shadows enveloping them. "The mistress will be pleased to know her stolen treasures will soon be returned, along with the thief responsible." 


Zia smirked, her defiance burning bright. "If she wants her treasures back, she'll have to take them from me herself." 


A low, mocking laugh escaped the tall man. "Bold words. Let's see if you can back them up." 


An unlikely Alliance