More Than Life

Nineteen-year-old Cordelia Kimbal has always known comfort and privilege as the daughter of a high-ranking sea captain in the maritime kingdom of Mikiria-until the day her father dies unexpectedly. Stripped of her title and cast into a world she never imagined, Cordelia must learn to survive on her own, navigating grief, loss, and a life far from the one she once knew.Just when she begins to rebuild, a mysterious letter arrives-one that reveals the unknown location of Qualaris, a mythical island whispered to hold the secrets of healing and eternal life. Legends dismiss Qualaris as fantasy, but Cordelia's father's enigmatic apprentice, Jaspar, believes otherwise. He is haunted by his family's legacy: a generations-long pursuit to find Qualaris and protect it from the dark enchanter Janus, whose hunger for power knows no bounds.Thrown into a perilous journey that will test her courage and reshape her destiny, Cordelia must embrace truths buried deep within her past. With enemies closing in and fate on the line, she discovers that some legends are more real-and more dangerous-than anyone ever imagined.A gripping tale of magic, identity, and destiny, More Than Life is the first unforgettable chapter in a sweeping fantasy adventure.