A dying plea, a missing bride, and a hidden world of secrets. Alex, a shrewd bandit, stumbles upon a brutal truth in the Dark Forest, thrusting her into a perilous quest for a family she's never met. Can she navigate the treacherous landscape of power, deception, and hidden agendas to save a child and uncover the true mastermind before it's too late? Every choice matters in this high-stakes tale of cunning and courage.

In a quaint 18th-century village haunted by war, young Aveline yearns for a world beyond its confines. A soul full of wonder, she finds magic in nature and solace in books, dreaming of a love as profound as Shakespeare's tales. But beneath the surface of this idyllic life, a shadowy presence lurks, secrets fester, and the harsh realities of life and love are far more complex than any fairytale. Will Aveline's innocent heart survive a world where true love might be the most dangerous secret of all?