Empire of Dark DesiresShadowmere Academy, Book 1Power. Desire. Destiny. At Shadowmere Academy, nothing is what it seems.When the ancient Selection Ritual chooses Lyra Nightshade—a girl with no noble blood and no known magic—the empire’s most feared academy trembles. Shadowmere was built for heirs of power, not orphans from the Lower Districts. Yet the shadows whisper her name... moreEmpire of Dark DesiresShadowmere Academy, Book 1Power. Desire. Destiny. At Shadowmere Academy, nothing is what it seems.When the ancient Selection Ritual chooses Lyra Nightshade—a girl with no noble blood and no known magic—the empire’s most feared academy trembles. Shadowmere was built for heirs of power, not orphans from the Lower Districts. Yet the shadows whisper her name.Dragged into a world of ruthless rivals, deadly lessons, and dark enchantments, Lyra discovers a secret buried in her a prophecy that could topple the empire itself. And someone—whether enemy, professor, or ancient monster—is determined to claim her before she learns the truth.But the deeper she falls into Shadowmere’s obsidian halls, the clearer the danger becomes. The academy doesn’t just teach magic. It consumes it. And if she cannot master the darkness waking inside her, it won’t just destroy Shadowmere—it will destroy her.Empire of Dark Desires is the pulse-pounding first book in the Shadowmere Academy series, perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent, Rina Kent, and Scarlett St. Clair. Enter the academy where power is currency, desire is forbidden, and survival is never guaranteed. less
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