A mordida

By Arlo Beckett

In the bustling, sun-drenched streets of a city where magic pulses in the very air, young thief Luzia has always relied on her quick wit and nimble fingers to survive. But when a mysterious amulet is stolen from a powerful sorcerer, Luzia unknowingly triggers an ancient curse, binding her fate to a dark force known only as a mordida-the bite.

This curse grants her strange and deadly abilities, but at a cost: every time she uses her newfound power, a piece of her soul is claimed by the curse, dragging her closer to a terrible fate. As the shadows of her past and the weight of the curse close in, Luzia discovers that she is not the only one searching for the amulet. Creatures of legend and deadly enemies, both human and magical, want the power it holds. But they are not the greatest threat-Luzia's own struggle against the mordida's influence may prove her most dangerous enemy.

On a journey that takes her deep into the heart of the enchanted forests and across treacherous lands, Luzia must decide if she can control the magic within her or if it will consume her entirely. Along the way, she will uncover truths about the amulet, the curse, and the shadowy figures who have been pulling the strings all along.

In this gripping tale of magic, survival, and the choices that define a soul, Luzia must confront not only the bite of the curse, but the dark history of the world she is tied to-a world where nothing is as it seems, and even the smallest action can lead to unimaginable consequences.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DT7BHD66
• ISBN13: 9798348398002
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Arlo Beckett
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"