Introduction: In the misty streets of Eldermist, marine biologist Isabella Hartley dreams of healing the oceans, crafting miracles from algae. But her world is shattered when a colleague turns up dead, their body marred by strange, acid-like burns.  Detective Evelyn Blackwood, shadowed and sharp, steps in to investigate. As danger circles closer, their paths entwine, and a spark ignites between them—magnetic, undeniable, and fraught with risk.  What secrets does the ocean hide? And what happens when light and shadow dare to collide? In a city of magic, murder, and mystery, trust is a luxury neither can afford… but one they might risk everything for....