The Thornbound Saga

A Dark Fantasy of Gods and Desire

When ancient powers awaken and prophecies written in blood begin to unfold, an assassin and a warlord must navigate deadly courts, forbidden desire, and a bond that could either save the world or burn it to ash.

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About M.R. Thorne

Weaving tales of darkness, desire, and destiny

M.R. Thorne crafts dark fantasy worlds where ancient powers collide with mortal desires, and where the line between hero and villain blurs in shadows. With a passion for complex characters and layered storytelling, Thorne invites readers into realms where nothing is quite as it seems.

The Thornbound Saga represents years of worldbuilding and character development, blending epic fantasy with intense romance and political intrigue.

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Thornbound: A Dark Fantasy of Gods and Desire

Releasing Late January 2026

Lyrix Vireya has one mission: infiltrate the fortress city of Caer Luthar and kill its warlord, Kael Thorne. But when ancient powers stir beneath her skin and a dormant prophecy awakens, she discovers that some bonds can't be broken—only forged in fire.

Marked by three black thorns since childhood, Lyrix has never understood the power sleeping inside her. Until she meets Kael, and the mountain itself trembles. His own Thornbound sigil—dormant for years—blazes to life at her touch, binding them in ways neither can escape.

And when her eyes meet Kael's, the mountain itself trembles.

The gods are not dead. They've been waiting.

Now Lyrix must navigate a deadly court of warlords and priests while an ancient power awakens inside her. Kael Thorne might be her target, but he's also the only one who understands what she's becoming. Together, they'll uncover a prophecy written in blood and sealed in flesh—one that will either save the world or burn it to ash.

But prophecy demands sacrifice. And some bonds can only be forged in fire.

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