Born of light and darkness, he must choose which side to embrace-or lose everything he holds dear. Eighteen-year-old Lucian Saintord has spent his life shrouded in whispers and suspicion. As the head of his noble house, he's expected to marry, protect his family, and maintain the fragile legacy of House Saintord. But Lucian hides a secret that even the boldest nobles dare not speak aloud: the dark powers coursing through his veins are a gift from his true father, the Shadow King. When shadow creatures begin breaching the borders of his realm, Lucian's secret is exposed, and he's cast out by the very society he sought to protect. Forced to ally with Vivienne Arkwright, a fierce knight of the Shadow King, Lucian embarks on a journey into the Shadowlands-a realm of chaos and danger-to uncover the truth behind the growing attacks. As tensions between the Shadowlands and the human world rise, Lucian must grapple with his identity, the weight of his mother's tragic legacy, and the undeniable pull of his father's dark throne. But the balance between the realms demands sacrifice, and Lucian must decide: will he fight for the light that rejects him or embrace the darkness that calls him home? In a world where chaos is balance and peace is a lie, Lucian's choice will determine the fate of two realms-and his own soul.

I watched the people I loved rot from the inside out, smiling with teeth that weren't theirs anymore.

❝ 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒑, 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒌𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒔𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒑, 𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒏 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆, 𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔. ❞ ✯ Selene has always felt like an outsider, drawn to the shimmer of metal and the quiet hum of gemstones beneath her fingertips. As a goldsmith, she shapes beauty from fire, yet a lingering emptiness haunts her - a sense that she belongs somewhere else. One sweltering summer night, she discovers an impossible puddle in her garden as it hasn't rained in days. The water is dark as glass and untouched by dust or heat. When she reaches for it, the water pulls her in, and she awakens in a world she has never known. . . yet somehow remembers. Here, an ancient war rages between humans and fae, where the humans wield the power of the sun and earth, while the fae wield the power of wind and water. Selene is neither, and both. Born of two warring bloodlines, she is the heir to a long-buried prophecy; one that speaks of balance, betrayal, and a sacrifice that could end the war forever. But forces on both sides will stop at nothing to refrain the world from changing. Hunted, torn between duty and desire, Selene must unlock the truth of the past before the world burns in its future. Because peace demands a price, and some destinies can only be forged in blood. ✯ 𝑰𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒏 is my entry for the 𝑂𝑝𝑒𝑛 𝑁𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑡 2025, based on the prompts 5, 6 and 135.

When Sara, a unicorn and outcast Peace Bringer, tries to assassinate the Queen and fails, the elf Sylvi and Cat, the Queen's Whip, are drawn into the ensuing chaos. Can friendship bloom among enemies, and what happens when past secrets are unearthed? A story about finding your place in the world.

In this fast-paced dystopian novel set in a crumbling ancient Atlantis, prepare for an adrenaline-fueled adventure. Atlantis is rotting from within. Once a pinnacle of civilization, Atlantis now crumbles under its own greed. Its nobles thrive while the masses suffer, halfbreeds are cast aside as second-class citizens, and unchecked technology and an A.I. religion blur the line between progress and catastrophe. As the civilization's powerful tamper with forbidden sciences and magic, the continent teeters on the brink of an irreversible abyss. At the heart of this world stands Ibris, a bull halfbreed--a man with the horns of a beast, forged through genetic experimentation to be a religious symbol for Atlantis's elite. Created to serve, he was never meant to question his place. But he rebelled. Now, he fights for all genetically engineered halfbreeds, leading a resistance against those who would see halfbreeds remain shackled in servitude, discarded in a society that sees them as nothing more than tools. Yoshua, a battle-worn wolf halfbreed, remains Ibris' closest friend and ally. When their fallen comrade's child is marked for death, they set out to protect him. But someone powerful hunts the baby for his genetic potential, and Ibris is determined to uncover the truth before it's too late. "The Halfbreeds of Atlantis" is a science fantasy novel set in "The Third World Universe" created by author Sunny Ghauri, offering a fantastical retelling of the stories of Atlantis. This book is a prequel to "The Sky Gods of Atlantis." (Currently under revision.)

Every myth hides a story-and every story holds a truth. What if that truth finds you? Clara Valenwood never expected her life to change after her 21st birthday. But when her dad sends her a family heirloom-a pendant passed down for generations-everything begins to shift. Then come the shadows. The attack. And a glowing portal that throws Clara and her best friend Malrik into a world she didn't think was real-the fae realm. There, magic is real, danger is everywhere, and nothing feels safe... except maybe Ashael, the quiet, distant fae warrior with secrets in his eyes. And Malrik-fierce, familiar, and suddenly more than just a friend. Caught between two hearts and a war she doesn't understand, Clara must uncover the truth behind a forgotten prophecy and choose who she wants to be... and who she's willing to love. Because the veil between worlds is breaking. And love might be what saves them all-or shatters everything.

The world of Volandros is not what it once was. The fairies-once numerous-are now rare, scattered across the land after a devastating plague. Flicka, a curious and determined fairy, finds herself entangled in a dangerous mission to save her best friend, Theo, from a shady mage. Her journey takes her deep into the heart of Mount Lion, the home of the secretive and fiercely independent dwarves. To settle Theo's debt, Flicka must steal the legendary Golden Key of Safrid-an artifact said to unlock any door in existence. But the dwarves do not take kindly to intruders, and gaining their trust is no simple feat. As Flicka dances her way into their good graces, she faces a choice-betray the ones who welcomed her or risk losing the only person she has left in the world. With magic, intrigue, and adventure at every turn, Wings of Volandros is a spellbinding tale of loyalty, deception, and the search for home. Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and Howl's Moving Castle, this fantasy adventure will transport you to a world of enchanting secrets and perilous quests.

"Prince of Dawns" is a book that transports the reader into a world of fables and magic. The main character is Andre, a young half-elf, who longs to uncover the mysteries of his origins. Surrounded by both friends and foes, he faces numerous challenges while trying to find his place in a world filled with dangerous creatures and complex intrigues. In the background unfolds the story of Queen Mora, whose ambition and cruel rule lead to a monumental tragedy. Her son, Navi, known as the "Reaper," wrestles with an inner conflict between loyalty to his mother and his own sense of justice. Prince of Dawns is a tale of love, betrayal, and the search for identity that lingers in the memory long after the final page is turned.

Carried to a fantasy future by a dark-eyed, time-traveling stranger, can Leonor overcome the guilt that haunts her and fulfill her destiny... while navigating her growing attraction to her newfound protector? Leonor, a student at present-day Harvard, would do anything for the people she holds dear: her roommates, her beloved little brother - and the brilliant but eccentric Professor Mosey, the mentor to whom she faithfully delivers meals three times a day while he conducts secret chemistry experiments that have earned him the nickname The Batty Professor. One night, Leonor's world is shattered when mysterious and deadly spies arrive at Professor Mosey's office to steal the discovery he made just hours earlier: a chemical solution that, when consumed, allows humans to time-travel. When Leonor becomes the spies' next target, she has no escape - until a man with midnight-black eyes whisks her three hundred years into the future. There, she discovers a world whose most powerful figure harbors dark plans to use Professor Mosey's time-travel solution to transform all of reality: past, present, and future. Plans that can be stopped, if at all, only by a secret that Leonor possesses. To prevent her enemy's designs from taking shape, Leonor will need the help of the newfound protector who carried her to the future, a man defined by his rigidly disciplined nature. Together, the two must navigate a city of elites, servants, mysteries, and masquerade balls. Their quest will require them to confront painful secrets from their own pasts, but Leonor is determined to do whatever it takes to save the world from doom. To save her family and friends. And to save the man with whom she has begun to share an attraction as unexpected as it is undeniable and irresistible. New parts post every Friday. The first few story parts run long, then the parts become shorter. Hope you enjoy it!

Welcome to Sunshine Acres: the home of a reclusive sorceress, her mischievous apprentice, and a shape-shifting beast. Robin, a jaded doctor, finds himself at this peculiar sanctuary while on a quest to find his brother, Otto. Running out of money and desperate, he agrees to serve as the cook and housekeeper in return for a place to stay. Amidst the enchantment and dangers of Sunshine Acres, Robin must confront hidden dangers and unravel the sorceress's secrets. Can he mend her shattered heart and survive the perils that threaten the Witch of the Red Crows? Loosely inspired by Howl's Moving Castle (both the movie and the book) with a Wild West, gender-bent twist. 🪄 ~#2 in #Steampunk in August 2024! ~ ------------------------------- "I'm looking for a sorceress." "HA!" The old woman laughed, eyes gleaming with amusement. "Might as well admit you're lookin' for trouble, boy." . Cover Character Illustrations by @minoruru on Insta/Tumblr ❤️