RESTLESS LIVES invites you into Where the Dark Stands Still, a gothic fairytale romance steeped in Polish folklore. This debut follows Liska Radost, a young woman from a humble village who discovers that magic is as perilous as it is beautiful. Perfect for readers who crave atmospheric fantasy, slow-burn romance, and tales of courage under shadow, this haunting, tender, and adventurous journey invites you to follow a perilous year of wishes, bargains, and heart-stopping discoveries.

In RESTLESS LIVES, the narrative unfolds in lush, immersive prose that drapes the spirit-wood and the Leszy's crumbling manor in shadow and light. The story follows Liska as she reckons with a magic she never asked for, a year of servitude to the demon warden, and a wish that could tilt the balance between freedom and danger. Hidden histories of those who vanished from the warden's realm hint at secrets deeper than any bargain, inviting readers to lean in and discover what price must be paid for power. The romance glows with a careful, evolving rhythm—grumpy and sunshine in equal measure—growing from wary banter to a force that belongs to both of them.

• Gothic fantasy worldbuilding rooted in Polish folklore
• Transformative journey of a young woman facing powerful, forbidden magic
• A tense year-long bargain with the Leszy and a haunting, crumbling manor as the backdrop
• A slow-burn romance with grumpy/sunshine dynamics that deepens with every chapter
• Rich, atmospheric writing that blends danger, mystery, and tender emotion

After finishing RESTLESS LIVES, readers will carry a sense of enchantment and resilience. The tale invites reflection on destiny, courage, and the tenderness that can flourish even in the darkest places, offering a lasting reminder that love, like magic, can endure and transform us.