Bright Flame (Fantasy)

In the land of Eryndor, where magic is woven into the very fabric of the world, the ancient and revered Flame of Azar has burned for centuries. It is said that whoever controls the Flame possesses the power to shape the future of the kingdom. But as legends have faded into myth, the Flame has dimmed, leaving the realm vulnerable to forces that seek to destroy its fragile peace. Fiora Solis is no ordinary girl-born with the rare and dangerous gift of fire magic, she has spent her life hiding her abilities from the world. Magic is forbidden in Eryndor, especially the destructive kind that runs through Fiora's veins like a wild river. Her powers are a curse she can barely control, and every day she lives in fear of discovery. But when the ancient Flame begins to falter, a dark force rises from the shadows, threatening to consume everything Fiora holds dear. In a desperate bid to protect her homeland, Fiora is drawn into a secretive order of flame-wielders known as the Emberkin. These legendary warriors, once guardians of the Flame, have long since scattered, their powers weakened by centuries of disuse. Together with a ragtag group of outcasts, including a brooding exiled prince, a skilled thief with a hidden past, and a fiery young mage whose abilities rival her own, Fiora embarks on a dangerous journey to reignite the Flame of Azar before the kingdom falls into ruin. As she travels deeper into the heart of Eryndor, Fiora discovers that her connection to the Flame is stronger than she ever imagined-and more perilous. With each use of her magic, she risks losing control to the destructive force within her, and soon realizes that the only way to save the kingdom might be to embrace the full extent of her power, no matter the cost. But darker forces are at play than anyone realizes. An ancient enemy, long believed to be defeated, is rising once more, and they are willing to use Fiora-and the Flame-for their own twisted purposes. As alliances are tested, betrayals unfold, and the line between light and dark begins to blur, Fiora must face the truth: the power of the Flame may be the only thing that can save the world... or it may be the very thing that destroys it.