Her life ended with fire and began with ashes. After a heartbreaking loss; Clara trains to become a knight with the General's help. After years of fierce training, she finally gets the title she so rightfully earned. Being a knight instantly brought many responsibilities on her shoulders, and they only got heavier with each passing day. She could succumb to the pain, or she could rise above it all. This is the story of Clara Lux-Virtus. This is how she became the warrior of Avelyn. {{TRIGGER WARNINGS:}} somewhat graphic descriptions of war, death, blood, injuries...etc. Feel free to ask me about anything that triggers you. [[FIRST DRAFT]] COMPLETELY UNEDITED [[If you want to become a beta reader for this book's semi final draft, please go to my Instagram @/ chatoyantminds and fill the form in my bio]] #3 in Warrior 20.6.2023 #2 in Warrior 12.10.2023 #34 in Featured 26.7.2023 #1 in War 6.7.2023 #1 in Wisdom 14.10.2023

When the king and Queen are lost on who they should crown the new queen of Avelyn, they come up with a simple task. They send the three princesses to live a normal life. They have to maintain a balanced and successful life abroad, unknowing of the reason of them being sent there. They discover a new side to themselves, and realize new feelings. She who has dreamed of the crown her entire life now begins to question it. Because in her newfound life, she's happier. She who has worked her entire life to be the perfect queen, being the oldest of her sisters, now finds a sense of freedom. She opens her eyes to a real adventure laid out in front of her rather than on a book. She who always doubted herself with her royal duties, lives the life she's always dreamed of. She learns more responsibility. But alas, they face some trouble along the way. Being secretly royal has it's consequences. And when the threat turns to their kingdom, which of them will rise to protect their land, honoring her ancestors, who have once stood where she is now, defending their true home. Who will be their future queen? warning: it has some slight curses. This is also the first draft, I will be going over it again to fix some mistakes I made. #1 in Modern Cinderella 9.1.2019 #3 in fitting in 14.12.2019

Our feet dangled over the edge of the rooftop wall. The brightest stars stretched across the cold night sky and moonlight illuminated everything around us. I looked at him, acknowledging how perfect the human being that was next to me was. "What?" He smiled and looked up at me through those insanely beautiful eyes. "Just you. Perfect," I whispered. His expression softened, "I'm not," he retorted half-heartedly, a small smile drawn on those perfect lips. I reached out and brushed my fingers against his right cheek softly, "Shh. You are. You really are." I meant it. Him and his perfectly messy hair, his soft lips and his mesmerizing ocean eyes. I was melting into his electric gaze, gripping the sides of the wall tightly, my breathe getting caught it my throat as admitted: "I could look into your eyes forever," I paused, taking in his beautiful features; they glowed in the ethereal moonlight. "Let me look into your eyes forever." __ Started: 03/08/18 (SLOW UPDATES) (CURRENTLY ON HOLD)