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The Emperor

Dark Verse #3 / 6 ✓
by RuNyx
The Emperor (Dark Verse #3) by RuNyx
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What happens when a legacy of ruin mates with a realm of blood?

Heir to the notorious Tenebrae Outfit, Dante Maroni has been trained since birth. A silent rebel in the shadows, he has learned to hide his ruthlessness under his charm, his brutality under his suits, and his love for one woman under his silence. Infiltrating the Syndicate responsible for the missing children, Dante discovers information that shatters his reality and forces him to trigger a lethal game.

Daughter of the Maroni housekeeper, Amara has loved Dante for longer than she's known it. Abducted and tortured at the young age of fifteen, she loses herself, her life, and her home as she knows it. Years after, unknowingly protected, she's found some semblance of normalcy when her world collapses again, forcing her to join the game.

Mysteries are unraveled. Secrets are discovered. And their young love is transformed, replaced by a deep intimacy, power, and survival.

The reluctant king and inevitable queen play.

An empire of death is born.

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Category: Romance, Mystery, Dark Fiction
Release date: January 6, 2021
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RuNyx

RuNyx is an author whose writing casts a spell over readers, drawing them into worlds where darkness and desire intertwine. With a knack for crafting gripping, atmospheric tales, her work spans across dark romance, gothic fiction, and suspenseful contemporary settings. Whether she's penning the heart-pounding twists of her Dark Verse series or exploring the brooding halls of a mysterious university in Gothikana, RuNyx has a distinctive voice that speaks to those who crave complexity, passion, and a touch of the macabre.

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Her journey as a writer began with a love for stories that delve into the unspoken, the forbidden, and the thrilling, a passion she's carried with her for nearly a decade. RuNyx adopted her pen name as a personal statement, a reflection of the mysterious and dark essence that permeates her books. In just a few short years, her works have resonated deeply with readers, earning her recognition on bestsellers lists like the New York Times and USA Today.

RuNyx's Dark Verse series launched with The Predator, a gripping tale about Tristan Caine and the shadows that surround the Tenebrae Outfit, a clandestine criminal organization. The dark, intense world she builds is filled with morally gray characters and suspenseful, slow-burn relationships that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Following the success of The Predator, RuNyx introduced Gothikana in 2021, a novel set in a secluded university filled with secrets, romance, and gothic atmosphere. It’s a blend of classic literary influences like Dracula with a modern, dark twist—a perfect fit for fans of forbidden love and eerie mystery.

As RuNyx continues to grow her repertoire, fans eagerly anticipate her upcoming works, including Enigma, a dark academia romance set to release in 2025. The novel promises to unravel the mysteries surrounding Mortimer University, where Salem Salazar delves into the secrets behind her sister's death, sparking an enigmatic relationship with the complex Cazimir van der Waal.

Outside of her writing, RuNyx enjoys reading, traveling, and indulging in moments of quiet introspection. She embraces life’s unpredictability, often procrastinating before diving into her next novel with the same intensity she brings to her stories. Her dedication to her craft has earned her a loyal following, with her books being translated into over twenty languages.

RuNyx continues to captivate readers with her ability to blend dark, emotionally-charged storytelling with intricate, atmospheric worlds that leave a lasting impression. In her books, no one is ever just what they seem—and that’s exactly what makes them so irresistibly compelling.

Dark Verse

Dark Verse consists of six books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

The Predator (Dark Verse #1)
  ★ 9.00 / 1
The Reaper (Dark Verse #2)
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The Emperor (Dark Verse #3)
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The Finisher (Dark Verse #4)
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The Annihilator (Dark Verse #5)
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The Syndicater (Dark Verse #6)
  ★ 9.76 / 13


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