Alina and Aleksander are enjoying a rare tranquil day together in bed away from royal responsibilities, wrapped around each other and Alina has some exciting news to tell her husband.

Darklina Fanfic: The war has ended, The fold is gone. Alina moved on with her life, she moved into a cottage with Mal. She had wanted a peaceful life. She was happy till she discovers Mal has left her for another girl. Alina realizes it's time to move on. She finds love with the shadows and the man in them. All characters belong to Leigh Bardugo and the Shadow and Bone books.

this MAY include spoilers from the show and books / what if.....the darkling doesnt actually want to control alina for her power ? what if.....he actually wanted alina and alina only ? told from the darkling's pov, his thoughts in poem form the darkling is not evil here ; he wants to take back the fold and correct the sh!t he did / first fanfic(ish) thing i have ever written so please be gentle and remember that i am not shakespeare constructive criticism is welcomed !!

"The plague of 758 was a very serious issue, made worse by the Fold, Alina. Supplies were so hard to reach to the other side of the country..." "Wipe that smile off your face before talking about a plague that was made worse by your actions, then."

will seem like darklina but it's not. I haven't yet read king of scars so ... All characters belong to Leigh Bardugo. This is purely fan fiction based on her original shadow and bone series. I have altered a few things to match the show (Alina is half Shu in this story) There will be some Zoyalai

Alina and The Darkling always felt a connection, in a way Alina never felt with Mal. What happens when she follows her heart, not her mind?

A darklina story~How would the story end if the battle at the climax of Seige & Storm between Alina and the Darkling happened at a different place and time-After the Darkling became the reigning king. What would have happened if the Sun Summoner surrendered? Alina Starkov struggles with her feelings towards Aleksander and protecting her country. She is forced into decisions that she did not want to make while at the Grand Palace. The Sun Summoner loses even more control over her life after her marriage to the Darkling. She must gain back control and find a way to save Aleksander's humanity; the lives of innumerous innocent people depend on it. This story is based on the Shadow and Bone trilogy combined with the Netflix show. Characters and universe created by Leigh Bardugo. ___________ Once I have calmed down, he lets go and leans back in his chair placed beside me. The Darkling just sits there and stares at me, observing me the way he always does. Moments pass, I become frustrated and snap at him. "Well? Are you going to yell at me? Hurt me? Tell me how you are the only one that I am equivalent to in my eternal life, so I should rely solely on you? He raises an eyebrow. "All of those would be sufficient options, but no." I scoff in response before asking, "then... what are you going to do with me?" He reaches out and traces the features of my jaw and face. He replies, "well that will depend on you." "Me?" I ask warily. He moves a strand of hair out of my face and continues to caress my cheek. "Yes," he exhales. "I don't want you to hate me, Alina. It is up to you to decide whether you want me to be your villain or your husband." #1 darklina 10/24 #1 shadowandbone 12/22 #1 fantasy-romance 2/24 #1 darkling 8/24

"I'm like your little pet," I said once, when they wouldn't stop glancing at me. "Have you fed me? Have you watered me? I bet they wonder." There was darkness in his voice when he responded, and it rushed through his fingers and into mine as our hands brushed together. "Not for long, Alina." He dipped his head down to my ear, dipped his volume to match. "That I can promise." »»-----　♔　-----«« The winter after the Darkling is defeated, Alina and Mal decide to stay in a cabin before officially settling down. After a fight, Alina is left to live alone. It's not too long before shadows start to follow her. The Darkling is dead. Or is he? We must all face our demons sooner or later. [you can find this story on ao3!] story started: June 2019 story completed: ?

this is a shadow and bone fanfic -what if the darkling won the war? what if all of Alina's friends are dead or imprisoned?

Divergent storyline after Alina and Mal find the stag. Alina is captured by General Kirigan, but he doesn't kill the stag immediately. There is a second chance for shadow and light. Will Alina be sucked into the darkness or will she bring Aleksander into the light? (based on Shadow and Bone tv series only).