[Watty's 2022 Shortlist!] In the City of Eternity, Nika's life is one of decadence and indulgence-especially in the Eastern Zone's Ruby District, where alcohol flows freely, desires are fulfilled, and the immortal roam without fear. For years, Nika has thrived in this world, avoiding the city's brewing unrest. But when hunger grips the supernatural factions due to failing vending machines, a revolution sparks, threatening to tear the city apart. The City of Eternity is divided into zones-vampires rule the East, werewolves claim the West, while humans are confined to the Northern and Southern districts. At its centre, a corrupt government maintains fragile control, but their hold is slipping as the city edges toward chaos. Nika wants no part in the rebellion. He has seen it all before-he fought in the first revolution that destroyed Barewood and shaped the city into what it is today. But this time, he cannot escape his fate. Bound by an ancient prophecy known only to a select few, Nika's role in the coming storm is crucial. Despite his desire to remain in the shadows, Nika is drawn into the heart of the conflict, where old alliances crumble and dangerous enemies emerge. As tensions between vampires, werewolves, and humans rise, Nika must decide: will he embrace his dark destiny and fight for the survival of the city he calls home?

"As I laid on the filthy mat, my white hair fanning out like a halo around my head, I felt that ice inside of me fester. It grew and spread until it spanned across my entire body. It engulfed every thought inside my head, every feeling that was bubbling up inside of me. Like a virus. The cold quieted it all, until everything was still and silent... Until I felt nothing at all." Eira Gellert's world comes crumbling down as her sister is forced to leave for the army. Now alone and desperate, Eira looks for a job in a society where if you don't have a job by nineteen you either go into the army or starve. When searching, Eira stumbles across a woman claiming to be a half fae in charge of a spy rebellion going against the king of the fae kingdom "Hiraeth". She offers Eira a job to work as a spy for her. Eira reluctantly agrees, knowing she has no other options. But the deal does not come without a price, to enter the fae kingdom, Eira must become fae. Now equipped with uncommon powers and other fae abilities, Eira is thrust into a world she's only ever heard fairy tales about. One's with evil kings and dark crowns and warriors made of wings and fire. There, she meets Sable Deidre, the king's killer. He is made of darkness and known for his brutality. Can she overcome her fear of this new life and the killer before her, or will his shadows swallow her whole? THE FIRST BOOK IN THE CHRONICLES OF KINGS TRILOGY -Warning: mature content -This book does have future plans for publishing. All my ideas are my own, please do not copy or steal them- -Cover art: Elena Sai -I want to get this book traditionally published, so it will be taken down eventually-