Flamebound

In Flamebound, Dr. Hina Akana returns to her grandmother’s estate on a Hawaiian island, where she encounters Ahiakua, a centuries-old creature with a basalt body and a thunderous voice, who has been waiting since 1991. As an energy corporation seeks to drill into him, Hina faces a choice between her career and protecting the man her grandmother shielded for decades. This slow-burn monster romance weaves themes of science, love, and family amidst a volcanic setting, culminating in a heartfelt conclusion.