Introduction: Ethan thought college was his escape. Normal classes, a normal life. But a mysterious book, a girl with hidden motives, and a legacy he can't outrun shattered that illusion. Supernatural threats and a past trauma he tried to bury are forcing their way back. His hunter's mark-a symbol of his lineage-is a constant, painful reminder of the world he swore to leave behind. The past has other plans, and they're waiting for him....