365 Days, Zero Missed Calls

Rowan Vale is the only daughter of the powerful House Vale. Overnight, her whole family treats her as if she does not exist. For three hundred and sixty‑five days, she becomes a ghost inside her own mansion. No conversations, no greetings, barely a single glance from her parents and six elder brothers. Hiding in an abandoned boathouse on family grounds, Rowan unlocks her inherited blood‑gift on her real eighteenth birthday — the voice Echo inside her head, which lets her hear other people’s unspoken thoughts. She soon uncovers a century‑old horror: House Hallow has been hunting women born with this mind‑reading gift, seeking to weaponize their power. Her family erased her existence, not out of cruelty, but to shield her from being found. Unable to stay, Rowan sends her application to the Vanguard — the continent’s legendary secret agent organization serving the Sterling royal crown. She achieves the highest assessment scores in Vanguard history and skips the deadly rookie trial, directly appointed Unit Commander over her intake class. Armed with her dangerous gift, she resolves deadly land feuds, brings abusive high‑ranking officers to justice, and uncovers layers of noble schemes. Between painful family reconciliation, growing feelings for fellow commander Jaylen Marek, and the looming threat of House Hallow, Rowan faces a heavy new mission: rescue another young gifted girl who knows nothing of the hunters chasing her.