An adult novella inspired by erotic fairytales. Princess Elena has been raised to be the perfect bride and kept away from the public eye in chaste innocence. But when she becomes aware of one of the Palace Guards, her future and his life are in jeopardy.

In the grand Kingdom of Lysoria, where kings and queens rule by ancient laws, Princess Seraphina is known as the most beautiful, kind-hearted, and free-spirited of all. She lives in a world of golden halls, strict rules, and royal duties. Her father, King Thalric, is a firm and disciplined ruler, yet softens entirely when it comes to her. Her mother, Queen Eveline, is graceful and warm, often teasing the King for spoiling their youngest daughter. Her elder brother, Prince Darian, is her strongest protector, bound by love and duty. But Seraphina is different from other princesses. She does not desire grand balls or court politics. Her heart belongs to the quiet simplicity of the world outside the palace. Each morning, before the castle awakens, she rides her noble steed across the fields, far from prying eyes. There is, however, one place forbidden to all-a dark and silent river known as the Forbidden River. Whispers speak of those who crossed its waters and vanished without trace. No one dares go near. Yet, Seraphina does not believe in darkness... only in secrets waiting to be unveiled. A slow-burning love supernatural fantasy about hidden powers, forbidden paths, and a princess who dares to challenge the legends of her world.

Making a deal for her firstborn had never crossed her mind. After her bargain, Cara is thrust into the Fae Realm with nothing but her wit to guide her. As her journey unfolds, secrets are unearthed. It quickly becomes a delicate balance of life and death, and she must adapt. Her life isn't the only one she's responsible for anymore. Kiran spent his life in court aiding humans, so it comes too easily to assist the human who indebted herself to him. Except, she isn't who she claims, and loyalties get tested as the stakes get higher. *Note: This is a mature, dark fantasy, with depictions of violence. The faeries within these words aren't sweet. Cover image credit to libee-lune on DeviantArt Ranked: #1 in Celtic, March 25, 2025 #1 in Firstborn, June 17, 2025 Word Count: 90,403 (October 2025) Started: September 8, 2024 Finished:

If you love the epic worldbuilding of 𝘓𝘖𝘛𝘙, the dark intrigue of 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴, the monster-hunting grit of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳, and the soul-deep romance of 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳, then this story is for you. --------------------------------- He's a battle-hardened knight; she's from the modern world. He survived horrors; she was shielded from them. His body and soul bear scars, but she still believes in wonders. He seeks redemption and peace, and she craves true love. Forgotten forests, cursed kingdoms, and a bond neither of them chose. Together, they must face ancient evils, unravel lost magic, and survive enemies in both shadow and light. Discover if love can truly banish the darkness in this thrilling, emotional tale! ⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎⚔︎ "Omg... I've never been so invested in a story!" "The story is so captivating and engaging that I couldn't put it down." "The characters are incredibly well-developed!" "It reminds me of Tolkien's lost kingdoms and the mysterious allure of Arthurian and Celtic legends." *********************** 🏆 The Cliffhanger Queen by The Hidden Gem Awards 2024 ************************ 💎 FEATURED ON: @WackyWriters - "Our Judges' Favorites" @Romance - "Slow Burn" and "The Para-Romantasy Experience" @Fantasy - "Dark Fantasy" and "Serialized Spotlight" @highfantasy - "Fair Verona - Romantic Fantasy" @Ambassadors - "Para-Romantasy" @DaturaCommunity - "The Lavender | Fantasy" *********************** Highest Rankings: 🌟 #1 in Dark Fantasy Romance - 13/10/2024 🌟 #1 in War Drama - 16/10/2024 🌟 #1 in Medieval Fantasy - 14/03/2025 🌟 #2 in Portal Fantasy - 05/11/2024 🌟 #3 in Medieval - 02/12/2024 🌟 #4 in High Fantasy - 05/08/2024 🌟 #4 in Empowerment