EC

One party was all it took to change everything. When **Amber Woods** agrees to attend a party hosted by vampires, she expects an awkward night—not the beginning of a nightmare. Days later, her best friend is presumed dead, her older brother vanishes without a trace, and a string of brutal murders leaves behind only mysterious black dust. Refusing to believe the truth is as simple as it seems, Amber joins Thomas Whitwalker, a vampire determined to uncover the mystery. Their search leads them across the world to the haunted halls of Bran Castle, where restless spirits, forgotten legends, and centuries-old secrets refuse to stay buried. As ancient history begins to repeat itself, Amber discovers she may be connected to the past in ways she never imagined. With every clue they uncover, the line between friend and enemy blurs, and the answers they seek may awaken a darkness that was never meant to return. Some mysteries should stay buried. Some echoes never fade.