"One young man's journey to master the art of magic...
Jack wants nothing more than to be a mage. He trains by himself every day, cultivating mana and focusing on building his internal magic. All with the hope of one day joining a mage guild. Except one day, Jack encounters a strange object in the forest. It is the heart of a dungeon. Somehow, he absorbs the dungeon's heart into his body. Before he knows what to do, he encounters a peculiar man by the name of Lachlan Woe. He is a mage of great power, he says, and he is in need of an apprentice.
So, Jack ventures to the Shadow Tower, which Lachlan Woe calls his home. There, Jack will begin his studies and train to become a mage. It soon becomes clear that Jack's powers are not those of regular mages. After absorbing the dungeon heart, his potential seems boundless, and even his mysterious mentor is in awe. Even so, Jack must work hard to learn exactly what his limits are, if there are indeed any limits at all to his magic.
All the while, Jack will explore the Shadow Tower, meet its bizarre inhabitants, and discover the secret origin of the tower and its master. Join Jack as he embarks on the Path of the Mage and digs deeper into the mystery of Lachlan Woe and the Shadow Tower."
"She is a rogue. He is committed to his clan.
I've seen her in the trees and along the edges of the clan's lands. Her scent is carried on the wind and I don't know how much longer I can stay away. I need her, even if she is a cinnamon bear—I know she's mine.
I've seen him while in my animal form plenty of times, but I'm terrified of what being his mate means for me and for my family. My dad has always spoke against clans. My mate couldn't possibly be different."
"I'm bound and determined to be the best beta I can, but my mate is distracting me and I don't even know her yet.
From a distance, I see her, scent her, watch her habits, and fall more in love with her every day, though we haven't made eye contact. The Alpha and the Coeur are conspiring to make the mate gaze happen, but I don't think Martha is ready.
I know Rev is my mate, but I won't give up my life or my career for anyone. He's old-fashioned and bull-headed. He will want my life to bend to his.
But this female bends for no one."
"When their eyes meet, their hearts stop and beat as one.
I've always been told I was the anomaly, the fluke, the only black bear they'd ever seen. Somehow, I know that's not true.
The wolves have told me the Alpha over all the bears is headed this way. But they've sent me away so he won't see me.
I'm a burden, a hindrance to the grizzlies, yet they keep a shock collar around my neck so I can't escape.
On the wolf pack lands, I see someone approaching. A male—and he smells like home.
Has someone come to save me?"
