Cursed City (Harker Academy)

At Harker Academy for Deviant Defense, the boundary between protector and predator is fraying. Viv Abbot finds herself in a desperate race against time to rescue the man she loves, Reid Graveheart, a reformed demon caught in the crosshairs of a ruthless conflict. To secure his return, Viv is forced into an uneasy and volatile alliance with Deacon, Reid’s unpredictable brother.

While Reid represents the light Viv strives to hold onto, Deacon offers a dangerous temptation: the chance to fully embrace the darkness lurking within her own soul. As Viv navigates the treacherous underbelly of Astera, she must balance her academic facade at Harker with a perilous hunt led by the enigmatic White Stag. With a bounty on her head and enemies surfacing in the most unexpected places, Viv faces a harrowing test of loyalty and survival.

Every move she makes brings her closer to a devastating betrayal that threatens to dismantle everything she holds dear. In a city built on deception, Viv must decide how much of her humanity she is willing to sacrifice to save those she loves and prevent the impending destruction of the Half City.