Abandoned Glory: The Forgotten Sword

The cover features a lone sword standing upright, partially buried in the ground, on a desolate, rain-soaked landscape. The sword’s blade is sleek and sharp, with a faint trail of blood running down its edge, blending into the wet earth below. The hilt of the sword is simple but elegant, wrapped in a dark, weathered cloth that hints at countless battles fought. In the background, a soft, muted sunset casts a pale, fading light over the scene, with raindrops gently falling, creating ripples in the puddles surrounding the sword. The landscape around the sword is barren, with only a few scattered, wilted flowers at its base, symbolizing lost love and sorrow. The title, "A Curse Written in Blood," is delicately written in a soft, flowing font at the top of the cover, with a subtle crimson hue, as if the words themselves are bleeding. The author's name, XU KUN JUN, appears at the bottom in a minimal, understated font, blending seamlessly with the somber tone of the cover.