Francy2909
In the world of Silea, peace is not a right but a fragile illusion, maintained by blood, sacrifice, and the iron rule of the Dragon Games. Every twenty years, when the planet's unstoppable overpopulation reaches its breaking point, the ruling powers impose this brutal tradition. The prize? The throne of Douras, the most powerful kingdom on the planet. But the true purpose of the Games is far darker: they are the most effective weapon of mass destruction ever devised. By the end of the trials, thirty percent of the world's population is annihilated in the arena, their lives sacrificed to maintain the delicate balance of power.
For the people of Silea, the Games are a necessary evil. Each family must send a member to compete. The winner will rule Douras, but for every victor, thousands die. This is the world in which Iyla has always lived: a place where kindness is a burden and trust is a death sentence. When her older brother, Lyam, is about to enter the Games, she realizes the harsh truth: he will not survive. Faced with an impossible choice, she decides to take his place, entering the arena where any alliance could prove to be a betrayal.
But the Dragon Games are more than a simple test of strength. Iyla must fight, lie, and manipulate to survive. She must forge alliances with strangers, knowing that each one could be her downfall. And then there are the two Princes of Douras: Edward, gentle and calm, the golden heir with a smile capable of disarming entire nations, and Asher, the dark shadow with a past as dark as his gaze. Edward is the favorite to win the Games, and entrusting her life to him would mean victory, salvation, and a life by his side. And then there is Asher: the doomed prince who has had a noose around his neck since birth. Edward embodies light, Asher embodies darkness. Or so everyone thinks.
In a world where survival means betrayal and love is a weakness, will Iyla be among the survivors? Or will her kindness -and her heart- be her downfall?