Lodestone
Lodestone by Katherine Forrister, published by GenZ Publishing on April 9, 2021, is a 420-page work of fiction that intertwines elements of fantasy, dark fantasy, and romance. The story follows Melaine, a lodestone-peddler who is desperate to escape her life of selling raw magic for meager returns. Her rare ability to infuse magic into lodestones leads her to seek out the powerful but sinister Overlord, a figure from her childhood who now resides in the ancient Highstrong Keep, where she hopes to find a better life.
As Melaine becomes embroiled in the Overlord’s world, she discovers that he is not the formidable figure she once idolized, but rather a weakened man in need of her unique talents. Trapped within the confines of Highstrong, she encounters a half-crazed prisoner and a strict servant, all while facing dark forces that threaten them all. The narrative explores Melaine’s struggle for survival amid menacing apparitions and ancient curses, as her growing feelings for the Overlord challenge her understanding of power and purpose. This edition presents a rich tapestry of fantasy elements, inviting readers to delve into a world where magic and personal growth intertwine.
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Lodestone-peddler Melaine is desperate to stop hustling her raw magic for a tuppence. Her rare gift of infusing her magic into a lodestone to sell for another’s use and never keeping any for herself is nothing but a degrading path to an early grave.
Yearning for a better life, Melaine turns to her unconventional childhood idol, the powerful but sinister Overlord, sorcerer-ruler of the Centara. When she achieves an audience and arrives at his reclusive retreat of ancient Highstrong Keep, she finds that the compelling, handsome man who conquered a kingdom by the age of twenty is now a weak, shadowed husk, and he needs her lodestones to give him strength. In exchange, he will take her on as his apprentice.
Trapped in Highstrong with a half-crazed prisoner, a strict servant, and the Overlord, Melaine learns that they may all be prey to far more malevolent forces than the Overlord’s black-magic experiments. Faced with menacing apparitions, ancient curses, and an even greater horror that could threaten the entire kingdom if unleashed, Melaine’s penchant for survival is contested by her growing feelings for the Overlord and her path toward finding a deeper meaning to life than the pure power she once craved.
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