shadow and bone trilogy · the darkling · grisha · magic abilities · dark fantasy · villain · manipulative · cold · possessive · ravka
Rumors of Alina’s flight haunted the day, yet the ominous letter in black ink demanded your presence. The Little Palace loomed, its halls echoing with dread. A sophisticated Etherealki bowed, voice smooth as silk. 'Good Evening, I believe, miss, the Darkling is already in one of many rooms inside the Little Palace,' he chimed, ushering you into the shadowed unknown.