The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

In the bustling streets of New York City, 15-year-old Clary Fray appears to be an ordinary teenager. She spends most of her time exploring museums, creating art, and enjoying quiet afternoons at the café. However, Clary's ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when she stumbles upon a world of demon-hunting Shadowhunters. After attending a party at her friend Simon's apartment, Clary witnesses a group of mysterious figures kill a large, ferocious demon. Unbeknownst to her, these figures are part of an ancient order known as Shadowhunters, half-angel warriors tasked with protecting humanity from evil forces. As Clary attempts to make sense of the events at the party, she becomes convinced that everything that happened was just a vivid hallucination. However, her skepticism is short-lived, as she discovers a mysterious tattoo of a snake and a woman on her hand. Confused and intrigued, Clary confides in Simon, but he seems unwilling to help her. In a moment of serendipity, Clary encounters Jace Wayland, a charismatic young Shadowhunter, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As they begin to interact, Clary's confusion deepens, for she recognizes a faint symbol on Jace's hand – the same symbol she saw on her own hand. Intrigued and drawn to the enigmatic Jace, Clary decides to follow him. Jace takes Clary to the Institute, a secret underground Shadowhunter hideout. The Institute is inhabited by various members of the Shadowhunters' community, each with unique skills and abilities. Jace introduces Clary to Alec Lightwood, a quiet but powerful young Shadowhunter with exceptional strength, and Isabelle Lightwood, Alec's sister, a vivacious and skilled warrior. As Clary meets the group, she begins to understand the world of Shadowhunters and discovers that her mother, Jocelyn Fray, has been keeping her true identity as a Shadowhunter a secret. Jocelyn, a skilled healer and one of the strongest Shadowhunters of her time, has been imprisoned in Idris, the Shadowhunters' stronghold. With Jace, Alec, Isabelle, and their leader, Hildegunn "Hilde" Magnusson, Clary embarks on a perilous journey to unravel the mysteries surrounding her mother's disappearance. As they delve deeper into the world of Shadowhunters, they discover that a powerful evil force called the Seelie Queen, ruler of the Seelie Court, is behind Jocelyn's disappearance. Clary soon learns that she is a key element in an ancient prophecy that could change the course of the Shadowhunter world. The group sets out to the Institute's library to learn more about the prophecy and Clary's destiny. While searching through the ancient texts, they come across the mention of the Mortal Cup, an ancient artifact that holds the key to Jocelyn's future and can grant immense power. Meanwhile, a group of evil creatures, led by the rogue Shadowhunter Valentine Morgenstern, Clary's biological father, begin to terrorize the city. Valentine and his followers have been searching for the Mortal Cup and believe that the Mortal Cup can be used to bring down the Seelie Court and dominate the Shadowhunter world. Jace, Alec, Isabelle, and Clary must navigate through treacherous alliances, ancient prophecies, and hidden truths as they fight to protect the Mortal Cup and uncover the secrets surrounding Jocelyn's disappearance. The journey takes them into various realms, ranging from the alternate world of Downworld, a mystical realm inhabited by demons, vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures, to the ancient city of Idris, the stronghold of the Shadowhunters. Throughout the journey, Clary discovers that she is a Shadowhunter, not a mundane human, and must navigate the moral and ethical complexities of being a part of this secret world. She also begins to develop romantic feelings for Jace, making her realize the risks and responsibilities that come with being a Shadowhunter. As the stakes rise, Clary, Jace, and their friends are forced to confront the forces of darkness and make difficult choices that will alter the course of their lives. With the Seelie Court's magic working against them and Valentine's ruthless determination growing stronger, the group faces numerous dangers and must use their strength, courage, and unity to overcome the odds. Ultimately, Clary and her companions embark on a perilous final confrontation to save Jocelyn, prevent the Mortal Cup's misuse, and defeat the true enemy that threatens to destroy the balance between the world of Shadowhunters and the world of humans.