Tetiana Gurkalo

Becoming an elf’s wife isn’t actually that hard. There’s even a special festival for it — many thanks to the Chosen One for that. Catch him, and you’re married. Simple. But what are you supposed to do after that? Sure, having an elven husband might solve a few problems… But it’s bound to bring new ones too. And who said the elf will politely stand aside, keep out of trouble, and quietly return to his forests the moment you decide you’re done with him?

The calm before the storm is always deceiving. Especially when someone can feel, deep in their bones, that it won’t last — that some unseen threat is lurking, ready to strike at the worst possible moment. New intrigues are taking shape across the Empire. The King of the Golden Mists is desperately trying to keep hold of his deity. The fight over imaginary gold shows no sign of ending. And one very old — and very tired — mage just wants to go home. If that means saving the damned world, fine. And if not… well, he might just destroy it for good.

The Emperor is dead. The world is about to change — drastically. A prophetic dream of the former imperial fiancée is about to come true. It's time to prepare for war… and protect what’s yours. Meanwhile, Liin is dealing with the return of her ex-fiancé — who’s now messing with the heads of both her and her husband. And you can’t exactly throw him out — he’s still her teacher, and far too powerful a mage to ignore. In the imperial capital, a young emperor is about to take the crown. They should have accounted for him in their plans… Because it turns out, they knew nothing at all about that spoiled boy.

One single decision can change everything — especially when you make it chasing freedom, while your fiancé quietly tightens the cage. And now, instead of freedom and rebel-filled swamps, you find yourself a prisoner with a magic-blocking bracelet, being transported on a ship whose captain sometimes hunts pirates… and sometimes demons. You're being taken to marry whoever the Emperor points to. Except somehow, you never quite arrive. Because the captain’s an adventurer, the crew is anything but ordinary, and as it turns out — Liin of the so-Yalat bloodline knew far less about her world than she thought.

One moment you’re living your perfectly normal life, expecting nothing out of the ordinary — and the next, some terrifying guy climbs out of your mirror, declares you ‘the Keeper,’ and drags you into his world. Doesn’t listen to your protests, just promises to protect you and off you go. And what can you do, really, when there are demons around who do eat people? Oh, and demons who don’t eat people — because they’re smart. Monk-like guys who look like Buddhist ascetics but follow some very strange path. One-armed heartthrobs who are so dangerously attractive they should come with a warning label. And that’s just the beginning. As for the kidnapper — he’s clearly hiding something, keeps dragging you into one adventure after another, commits the occasional theft, and dodges all your question

There is a world where only mages can live. They can live there forever — as long as they’re not eaten, killed, or don’t accidentally fall into some unknown abyss. There’s a city in the mountains that must be defended — from demons, strange creatures, and people who crave power, control, and who-knows-what-else. And there is a man — a stranger, really — brought to this city after his own, in another world, was destroyed. But this city in the valley has become dear to him. And its people — even dearer. For them, he’ll take risks, make foolish decisions and heroic ones alike… and for all that, he’ll be punished. Or perhaps… rewarded

If someone is fate’s favorite, boredom is simply not an option. Especially with determined students nearby, a couple of spies sneaking around, a horde of warriors, and an ancient fortress in the mix. The students will uncover secrets long buried — and best left alone. The warriors will thoroughly test the commander’s daughter’s fiancé, just to be sure. A ginger cat will hunt down some very suspicious rodents. And his owner? He’ll buy and try an even more suspicious potion. And just when fate’s favorite thinks every possible disaster has already happened, fate will grin… and return his magic — far more than he ever lost. And wish him the best of luck. Because fate, you see, really enjoys a bit of fun.

Everyone’s looking for something. Some are searching for love — the kind that lasts a lifetime. Some just need a bit more time to finally finish all their unfinished business. Some want to uncover the secrets of an old school. And some… well, some weren’t asking for a grandson who appeared out of nowhere — but still have to go searching anyway: for an ex-wife, and for a way to deal with that very same grandson

If you keep asking fate for adventure, don’t be surprised when it suddenly throws one at you. Right at your feet. In the form of a girl — not a beauty, unfortunately — but a classic 'damsel in distress.' And no, rescuing the girl doesn’t mean the adventure is over — it’s only just beginning. That’s just the kind of girl she is. And if someone agrees to keep an eye on her at the school of magic, it’s naive to think it’s going to be easy.