In a decaying grand estate, a young woman's fate hangs in the balance. Trapped in an engagement to an emotionally distant man, Elisa is haunted by more than just her impending marriage; a dark presence lurks close by, growing stronger as her wedding day approaches.Sebastian, a crow unlike any other, has appointed himself as Elisa's protector. As he watches her from the shadows, he finds himself drawn deeper into the mystery of what looms over her.With time running out, Sebastian must find a way to save Elisa from both her earthly oppressor and the supernatural threat that seeks to claim her soul. In a world where humans see his kind as harbingers of doom, can a crow defy the odds and become an unlikely hero?This gothic novella weaves a tale of dark fantasy told through the eyes of an extraordinary guardian.