🔥 Ashes of Darkness: A Place Older Than Time (7even Princesses Trilogy, Book One) 🔥 In a world where deities wage war against mortals, one emperor's quest for dominance unleashes forces beyond his control. The emperor's grip on a rising empire shatters when his beloved sister mysteriously vanishes during battle with Nunua-a kingdom of humamortals. Conspiracies fester, trusted allies hide dangerous secrets, and his new empress, Olaoma-once a servant-is torn between loyalty to her mistress and a forbidden love for the emperor that could cost her everything. Darker forces are stirring. Shadowy assassins creep toward the empire's heart, while the godlike Bonoas threaten to unravel existence itself. Ashes of Darkness launches a gripping epic where political intrigue meets mystical warfare. This first installment in the 7even Princesses Trilogy is perfect for fans of power struggles, rich magical worldbuilding, and dark, romantic tension. And will find themselves spellbound by this immersive fantasy epic. If you crave intricate plotting, magical warfare, and royal court drama, then you'll be enchanted by this darkly compelling tale.