The Unflinching Ash

In a society dominated by male Mystics, Ash defies tradition by choosing the Mystic path on her naming day. Her talent for illusion earns her admiration from the public but disapproval from the basilica. To secure her place and gain protection, she must earn the Queen's Seal, a challenging goal fraught with peril, including the threat of execution. The story explores themes of defiance, ambition, and the struggle for acceptance in a restrictive world.