Crimson, Opal and OnyxThe Chronicles of GilliedBy D. W. MariaSome doors are never meant to be opened.Some voices are never meant to be heard.David has spent most of his life trying not to be noticed. Bullied, isolated, and misunderstood, he survives by keeping his head down and his world small-until one terrifying moment changes everything. When he is pulled into a realm of ancient magic, hidden wars, and living myths, David discovers that Gillied is a world built on power... and paid for in blood.Guided by a mysterious protector and hunted by forces that should not exist, David is drawn into a struggle far larger than himself-one that spans realms, shatters illusions, and awakens something long forgotten. In Gillied, nothing is what it seems. Sanctuaries hide secrets. Heroes carry scars. And even the smallest choice can reshape fate.As the lines between worlds begin to blur, David must confront who he is... and what he might become.Crimson, Opal and Onyx is a dark, emotionally charged fantasy about identity, courage, and the dangerous price of being different-perfect for readers who love immersive worlds, powerful magic, and stories that linger long after the final page.