Everest had always lived in the shadow of his twin sister, Evelyn. Born together, they had been inseparable for the first ten years of their lives. But when Evelyn fell ill and died, everything changed. Their mother had been executed shortly after, accused of neglect that led to Evelyn's death. Everest was taken to the castle, where he was tested for his potential. It was the kingdom's way of determining where he would best serve.
But Everest wasn't like other children. The loss of his sister had fractured something inside him. He heard her voice sometimes, whispering to him in the night. He saw her in his dreams, guiding him, warning him. And now, as he stood on the brink of being assigned to his life's role, he wondered if he would ever escape the shadow of his twin.
The court officials were still deciding his fate. Would he be sent to the academy to train for war like Augustine? Or would he be placed in a scholar's hall, destined for a life of learning? Everest didn't know. All he knew was that he wasn't meant to be alone.
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Silent Scream
FantasyIn the kingdom of Velyria, strict laws dictate the lives of its people, particularly their right to reproduce. Every woman must have exactly three children: the eldest inherits the family business, the second-born is conscripted into the military, a...
