It’s the 21st year of their life. Lily and Dorian both are convinced that it will be their last. In the whirlwind of tears and blood leading to their last moments, the prerequisites are met and their eyes are opened. Another reality, of wizards and sorcery, exists alongside the world they have known all their lives. This magical awakening leads them to the discovery of the Academy of the Golden Runes, a secret institution hidden from the modern world. Here they will learn the art of the runes, the gruesome costs it can require and the immense powers it can generate. In this new environment, Dorian and Lily will face unexpected challenges, dangerous alliances and obscure truths from their past. While learning to master the runes and to live with their inner demons, they will discover that magic can be as much a curse as a blessing. In a world where the line between good and evil is thin and fuzzy, Lily and Dorian must navigate through intrigues and betrayals, struggling to find a sense of belonging and redemption. “The Golden Runes” is a story of survival, magic and personal discovery that explores the depths of the human suffering and the quest for hope.