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A young Queen has risen. Lavinians bow under her rule. Betrayal will answer to retaliation. Nightmares will awaken, the skies will cover the lands in crimson, and sacrifices will be made. Elize must fulfill her new destiny not only for her kingdom, but for her family. Time is ticking, blood has dried, and war continues to brew amongst the Kingdoms in Verdura. What shall be the ultimate price, and how must it be paid?
Queen of the Night, an entry to the open novella contest using the following prompt:
96. A ruler on the brink of losing their kingdom makes a devastating choice. To save their homeland, they transform their own people into monsters, forging an unstoppable army. Now, with the power to reclaim what was lost and punish all who betrayed them, they must face the cost of the sacrifice they made.