The Chronicles of the Veiled Covenant
Raymond StapletonSeren, hidden from the world since infancy, begins receiving prophetic dreams of a "scroll of light buried in stone," visions that match Marcus’s unfolding discoveries. Her mentor, Talon, a grizzled former Guardian turned heretic, reveals that Seren is the spiritual heir of the Covenant—chosen to restore sacred knowledge kept secret for centuries. When word reaches them that Marcus has uncovered a truth that could rekindle the Covenant’s mission, Seren and Talon set off to find him before the Enforcers do. Along the way, they pass through myth-laced ruins, uncover coded prophecies written in the architecture of lost sanctuaries, and narrowly escape betrayal by a supposed ally, Captain Grent, who seeks power by turning them in. As Seren and Marcus finally cross paths, their meeting stirs more than philosophical alignment—it sparks a tender, quiet romance rooted in shared awe, loss, and the desire to restore something greater than themselves. Elena, who has feelings for Marcus, must wrestle with jealousy and spiritual clarity, leading to unexpected confrontation and growth. Meanwhile, Father Benedict descends into desperation, invoking ancient Guardian rites and releasing a warlock called Zareen of the Hollow Flame to eliminate them all. But Zareen is tied to the original Covenant’s destruction—and hides truths that even Benedict fears.
