The Sleeping Key by Gemma Ashborne — book slip

Fey Masterson is haunted by darkness, both in her waking life and her dreams. Seeking refuge, she enrolls at a secluded art institute in the Redwoods, hoping for peace. Instead, her nightmares intensify, and a menacing beast stalks her.

Her only solace is her enigmatic mentor, Cillian, whose strange magic and familiar green eyes draw her in. As their bond deepens, a new threat emerges—a witch intent on unleashing an army of monsters.

Fey must harness ancient magic to combat these enemies and confront the demon haunting her dreams, or risk losing everything she holds dear.

First in the Shroud of Nightmares series.