~A Wattpad featured and Wattys Longlisted story~ Lana can hardly remember what it's like to be free. After nine years as a captive on board a ship ruled by ruthless bounty hunters, sailing across Maris with no clear direction, she's desperate for something to change. Then, as a boy and a new world full of dragons, adventure, and magic enter her life, everything changes, but nothing could prepare her for the danger that comes with her newfound liberation. Skye feels lost. He's the Dragon Prince, surrounded by his people and power, but after being shunned by his own father, he's all but alone. Then, suddenly, there's a girl, a prophecy, and a chance to finally prove that he's more than what his father thinks he is. A century old war between the Dragon Riders and the Morai has awakened, threatening the very world Lana and Skye fight to protect. They are the only ones who can stop the Morai from destroying all of Maris, but destiny, shrouded in mystery, reveals secrets about their past. Some of which might have been better left hidden... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watty's 2018 Longlisted Wattpad Featured Featured on the Dark Fantasy 'A Kingdom in Shadows' reading list The Fiction Awards 2018 Best Adventure Story Nominee Highest: #23 in Fantasy #93 in Action #5 in Adventure #927 in Romance #1 in Fantasy Adventure

Greed and ambition have nearly driven the kingdom of Aefither into ruin. Lily, one of Aefither's faithful guardians has suffered greatly. Imprisoned and punished for a crime she never committed, Lily sets off a series of events that threatens to destroy everyone. Aurnia is haunted by the promises she could never fulfill. A simple mission to find a reclusive goddess could be the answer to all her problems, there's just one problem. Old grudges have a habit of coming back to bite you. Orion is lost. Raised by two bickering aunts he's never had much time to figure out what he wants. Without much of a purpose he spends his time trying to live up to expectations, then one mistake catapults him into the center of an ancient dispute. As their paths begin to merge, both Orion and Aurnia begin to realise just how close they are walking the line between destruction and salvation. [COVER] The beautiful cover was made by @MoranaInDesign! [UPDATES] First week of each month [NOTE] "All Rights Reserved" means that no part of this work may be replicated elsewhere. I am only publishing this on W A T T P A D. I have not given anyone permission to repost my work. Read this anywhere else, it's a mirror site and you're at risk of malware attacks. This work is not to be used for AI training. [ACHIEVEMENTS] March 2021 - Featured in @WattpadDarkFantasy's "A Kingdom in Shadows" reading list. Sept 2021 - Featured in @Fantasy's "Dark Fantasy" reading list. Oct 2021 - Featured in @StoriesUndiscovered's "Into the Abyss" reading list. Third place in the 2021 Eunoia Awards! Sept 2022 - Featured in @Fantasy's "Hidden Fantasy Gems from Wattpad Outreach" reading list Fourth place in the 2022 Philosopher Awards! First place in batch three of the Lore Awards! Aug 2024 - Featured in @Fantasy's Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy and Serialised Spotlight reading lists April 2025 - Featured in @Fantasy's Ambassadors Picks reading list Nov 2025 - Featured in @Fantasy's Gods & Goddesses reading list

In the land of Eosia, where humans and mystical creatures co-exist, twins Tomas and Eila Diderot have lived in quiet little Cherub Town their whole lives. On one summer day, they aid a wounded man with strangely colored hair in a nearby forest, and an odd friendship is formed. Their fateful encounter with the enigmatic man will lead the twins on a journey to learn about the world beyond their hometown, meet the creatures that govern it, and encounter malevolent forces that seek to disturb its delicate balance. ~~~~~~ Current cover made by the amazing @lavendareyes ~~~~~~ Proudly featured 8x on official Wattpad profiles and community reading lists! * First draft completed * Word count: || 75,000 ~ 80,000 || ~~~~~~ Available only on W a t t p a d.