Stolen Gift, Returned Curse

The Story

Valen has spent eighteen years enduring the deadly Three-Mark Curse while her family dismisses her as an unworthy heir. She finally secures the academy’s highest talent score, a triumph that draws the attention of wealthy heiress Chloe and corrupt Professor Thorne. They present her with an ancient obsidian necklace, masking a sinister intent. Their secret plan targets her unique abilities, aiming to steal both her talent and destiny. The true goal is to force Valen to absorb the full weight of the curse’s backlash. This calculated scheme is designed to push her to the brink, intending to make her soul collapse under the unbearable pressure they have orchestrated.