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Children of The Veil
Paperback
Publisher: Syphon Creative
Published: Sep 3 2026
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.66 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Kia Pierce has grown up in the heart of the Hollow City, a place humming with the pulse of urban life and hidden magic. Raised by her grandmother, she has always been cautioned about the city's unseen dangers but is mostly focused on surviving high school. Everything changes when she discovers she is a descendant of powerful sorcerers who once ruled this mystical urban landscape. The revelation thrusts her into a world she never imagined, where magic is real, and her family's legacy is at the center of a brewing war for control.
Awakening to her abilities, Kia is drawn into a clandestine school where young sorcerers hone their skills. There, she meets a diverse group of fellow students, each with their own connection to the Hollow City's magical history. As she learns more about her powers, she uncovers a dark conspiracy led by rival magical families. They seek to reclaim the city by any means necessary, even if it means unleashing an ancient curse that could consume them all. Kia struggles to balance her old life with her new identity, determined not to lose herself or her loved ones in the chaos.
The stakes rise when Kia discovers that her grandmother has been hiding crucial secrets about their family's past. These secrets hold the key to stopping the curse, but they also expose Kia to new dangers. Betrayals and shifting alliances force her to question whom she can trust. As the magical factions prepare for a final confrontation, Kia realizes that her emerging leadership could unite the divided city or lead to its destruction. She must decide whether to embrace her role as a leader or risk everything to protect those she loves.
In a climactic showdown, Kia confronts the rival families and their unleashed curse. Her determination and newfound mastery of magic turn the tide, but not without a cost. The battle tests her friendships and her resolve, pushing her to the brink of her abilities. In the aftermath, Kia emerges as a true leader, having forged an uneasy peace among the city's magical factions. The Hollow City is transformed, no longer under the shadow of its past but full of potential for a new future.
With the city at peace, Kia returns to her everyday life, now deeply intertwined with the magical world. She accepts her place as a guardian of the Hollow City, ready to face whatever new challenges come her way. Her journey from an unsuspecting teenager to a powerful sorcerer is complete, leaving her stronger and more confident in her identity and her legacy.
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