"A dark prequel that sets up the VESELY ACADEMY series, perfect for fans of gothic romance and dark academia who are not afraid of morally grey heroes or bittersweet endings." For centuries, Guardian Angel Drahoslav has watched over Prague's most enigmatic academy. When American student Emma Summers receives an unexpected scholarship to Vesely Academy, he senses something different about her dormant magic. But he's not the only one who's noticed. Kurt Engel has waited three hundred years to reclaim what was stolen from him. With ancient blood magic and a carefully orchestrated plan, he intends to use Emma's awakening power to resurrect his long-lost love. As Emma struggles to unlock her abilities, Drahos finds himself drawn into a web of deceit that will challenge everything he believes about divine will and mortal love. Now the Guardian must make an impossible choice - uphold his sacred duty or prevent a tragedy centuries in the making. But in a world where extraordinary creatures roam ancient halls and magic exacts its price, even angels can fall from grace. Step into the shadows of Vesely Academy, where gargoyles come alive under gaslit streets, ancient spells have dire consequences, and not every love story deserves a happy ending. Perfect for fans of: * Dark Academia * Gothic Romance * Morally Grey Characters * Bittersweet Endings What to expect: * Ancient Academy with Dark Secrets * Gothic Prague Setting * Hidden Magical Powers * Dark Academia Aesthetics * Immortal Love Story * Fallen Angel * Ancient Revenge Plot * Tragic Romance * Beauty and the Beast Elements * False Mentor/Hidden Villain * Mean Girl Coven * Guardian vs Duty * Magic Has a Price * Living Gargoyles/Statues * Soul Possession