The Crumrin Chronicles Vol. 1

In The Crumrin Chronicles Vol. 1, Will navigates the challenges of popularity, friendship, and dark magic while trying to save his sister from a powerful vampire.

In The Crumrin Chronicles Vol. 1, Will Crumrin faces the challenge of adapting to the mortal world after spending a century in the twilight realm of faeries. To aid his transition, his older sister, Courtney, creates a glamor charm that instantly makes him the most popular kid in school. However, this newfound popularity quickly becomes a burden, as Will finds himself surrounded by peers who are more interested in his charm than his true self. As he grapples with the pressures of fitting in, he realizes that being liked for a facade is not worth the cost of losing his identity.

The story takes a darker turn when Will's friendship with outcast Tucker puts him in the crosshairs of football star Ross, who bullies Tucker out of jealousy. In a moment of courage, Will decides to stand up for his friend and report Ross, choosing authenticity over the false popularity granted by the charm. This act of defiance incites Ross's wrath, leading to a series of retaliatory events that draw Courtney into a web of magical revenge. Her actions attract the attention of Emil Gorka, a powerful ancient vampire who has returned under the guise of a corporate CEO, with sinister intentions toward Courtney.

As Gorka seeks to claim Courtney for his own, Will must rally his courage and enlist Tucker's help to rescue his sister from the clutches of this undead monster. The stakes are high, as Courtney's fate hangs in the balance, and Will learns that true bravery often requires facing the darkness within and around him. The Crumrin Chronicles Vol. 1 is a tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the struggle for identity in a world filled with magic and danger.