Spells of Shadow and Blood

Spells of Shadow and Blood is a spellbinding Realm Of Istmere novella following the rise of Donika…queen of darkness, wielder of death, and the villain who will stop at nothing to claim the throne of Istmere.
Donika wasn’t born a villain…she was made into one.

At five years old, Donika knew she wasn’t like other children. When her mother is summoned to serve as the royal healer to King Osiris and her magic takes a surprising turn, she is left in the care of her tutor, Cirilla.
What begins as innocent lessons leads to the discovery of an ancient magic that blurs the lines between power and corruption. Spell by spell, Donika’s hunger for power grows.
But power always comes at a price. As Donika’s soul blackens and her humanity fades, she transforms into a creature of absolute ambition, willing to destroy anyone who dares to stand in her way.

This is the story of how a girl became a villain—and how the shadows claimed her forever.