Moving from the noisy capital to a small Carpathian town was supposed to be a temporary disaster for Lelia. But behind the abandoned houses, misty forests, and eccentric neighbors hides something more—something that stirs in the shadows and watches her.
Her new school is a trap. Her new neighbors—strangers. But the worst of all—is him. The Grey One. A boy with a piercing gaze and scars no one dares to explain. Between them rises a tension that pulses on the edge of hatred and desire. And something else. Darker. Deeper. Older than them both.
Because in these mountains, a legend walks. About those who live among people. About those who can change their skin. About the Vovkun. And if you hear their howl—you must choose: run… or take the side of the forest.
💔 Forbidden love
🌲 Living Ukrainian mythology
🌫 Mystical Carpathian atmosphere
⚔ Secrets that keep you awake at night
“Vovkun” is the first part of a romantic fantasy that will turn your idea of Ukrainian legends upside down. For those searching for a story where the heart beats in unison with the forest.
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