Skinned (Fantasy)

By Arran Blain

n the shadowy corners of the kingdom of Dreadmoor, a chilling legend whispers through the streets: a cursed race of creatures known as the Skinned, beings whose flesh is not their own, stolen from others in dark rituals. Most believe they are nothing more than myths, but when Aeliana, a young healer, stumbles upon a dying man with an unmistakable mark-a symbol tied to the Skinned-her world is shattered.

Determined to uncover the truth, Aeliana embarks on a perilous journey into the heart of the cursed lands. There, she meets Kael, a brooding, enigmatic stranger who reveals he is one of the Skinned-his body a patchwork of stolen flesh, his soul twisted by the curse. He is bound by the sinister magic that created his kind, and yet, within him lies a sliver of humanity that refuses to die. Together, they must confront the dark forces that govern their fates, all while Aeliana battles her growing attraction to the very being who represents everything she's been taught to fear.

But as they unravel the mysteries of the Skinned, they realize the curse is far more complicated than they imagined. It is not just a mark upon the flesh-it is a key to a devastating power that could bring ruin to the entire kingdom. As the line between monster and man blurs, Aeliana must decide where her loyalties lie and whether she can save a soul already lost to darkness-or if she's destined to become a part of it herself.

Sinister Skinned is a dark, enchanting tale of forbidden magic, cursed love, and the struggle between light and shadow. In a world where nothing is as it seems, survival depends on learning to trust the darkest parts of oneself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DPBMDL6S
• ISBN13: 9798330613472
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Arran Blain
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"