Purpura Corde

David Iso was next in line to become the Librarian — a duty that would strip him of his humanity and imprison his mind within the ancient Library. But when the current Librarian’s mind shatters before David is old enough, his sister is chosen to take his place, condemned to the fate he narrowly escaped. Now David faces an impossible choice: accept his freedom at the price of his sister’s entrapment, or risk everything to defy the only doctrine he’s ever known and try to save her. Meanwhile, Serendipity, the adopted daughter of a merchant, questions what it means to be human in a place designed to break all who challenge it, while hiding a secret that could unravel the Library itself. Some truths are fought over and preserved. Others are meant to be buried beneath sand, blood, and centuries of silence. Author note: Book one is completed. Constructive feedback is always welcome and appreciated. Book two is underway.