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Monika Guss
Indie romantasy author of The Cursed One, the opening chapter of the Chaos Saga.
Chaos Saga #1
The Cursed One
She was never meant to be seen.
Bound to a forgotten prophecy, Lyrianna Cavendish has spent her life hiding the power that could save the world... or destroy it.
But when the Trial of Powers exposes her secret, everything changes. Thrown into the deadly ranks of the Chosen, Lyrianna is surrounded by enemies who fear her, rulers who want to control her, and a kingdom on the brink of collapse.
And then there's Arès, a ruthless commander sworn to stand against everything she is. He should hate her. He tries to hate her. But the more her power grows... the more he's drawn to her.
As the Wall begins to crack and Chaos seeps into the world, Lyrianna's magic evolves into something no one can understand, and no one can stop.
Hunted, feared, and torn between duty and desire, she must uncover the truth about what she's becoming... before Chaos claims her completely.
- GenreRomantasy, fantasy romance
- FormatKindle Edition
- Length399 pages
- PublishedOctober 18, 2025
The series
Chaos Saga
The Cursed One
Available now. The beginning of Lyrianna and Arès's story of curse, power, duty, and forbidden connection.
Book Two
Title to be revealed. Planned for fall 2026.
About the author
Monika Guss writes romantasy charged with fate, tension, and magic.
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