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

The next morning dawned quietly, the gentle sunlight filtering through the trees as the camp stirred to life. Zia felt the weight of Leon's arm around her as he began to awaken, his breath soft and even against her shoulder. She took a moment, watching his peaceful expression, realizing how rare these moments of closeness were for them. 


But their peace was quickly broken as Alaric returned from his watch, his expression carefully neutral. His eyes flickered briefly to Zia and Leon before he settled by the remnants of the campfire. Zia felt the tension return, the air between them taut with unsaid words. 


As they packed up and prepared to continue their journey, Alaric avoided Zia's gaze, his face set in the mask of a professional thief, calculating and unreadable. Leon's gaze followed him, a faint crease of worry in his brow. Sensing the need for clarity, Zia approached Alaric, her voice low. 


"Alaric, can we talk?" She waited for him to respond, her tone soft but firm. 


The heart raveling