When an unusual carnival pulls into town, a young lady named Xandria Drake has no clue that this mystical fairground will change her life forever. Her predictable existence will soon be transformed into a mysterious and turbulent reality where magic reigns, and creatures of fantasy are just as tangible as her ballroom dancing trophies. New revelations will force Xandria to question everything and everyone, including the love of her life, Viktor. When Viktor admits he knows about the supernatural world and has been hiding its existence from Xandria, things start to heat up, and Xandria must learn to adapt or die. She is forced to time-travel, navigate through the world of notorious supernatural creatures, befriend dragons, and face the inescapable seductions of Viktor’s greatest rival, Sebastian. Will Xandria’s love for Viktor be enough? Or will Sebastian ensnare Xandria in a fierce love triangle that has not only lasted centuries, but has also gained in power? Mysterious, compelling, and magical, Xandria Drake: Ancient Rising is light hearted when you want it to be and serious when it needs to be. It will capture you from the beginning and won’t let you go until long after the story is finished. Then you will ask, was it real?