In the annals of Kaleesh history, there is not a leader more respected than Qymaen jai Sheelal. There are many things that mark the youngest khagan to sit on the throne of Kalee as a formidable leader, but the crowning jewel of his reign is his closest companion, Ronderu lij Kummar. Unbeknownst to outsiders, they are in deep love with one another, secretly planning their marriage in the midst of a broiling conflict between the Kaleesh and the Yam'rii invaders who have partial control of their planet.
But their plans are halted by a battle that reaches the most sacred part of their tribe: the temple of Jenuwaa, the oldest known structure on Kalee. Though Qymaen escapes alive, Ronderu is perceived to have been brutally murdered by the Yam'rii. Desperate to close the wound left by her death, but knowing his efforts are futile, he begins to fall into an ugly cycle of hatred and rage against her killers.
Lies are told, mysteries are woven, and irreversible sins are committed as Qymaen takes on a new identity, swearing never to suffer his grief alone. But in the thick of the pain the galaxy endures as he morphs into pure misery and anger, a single ray of hope shines for his redemption.
• An AU of "Unknown Soldier: The Story of General Grievous"
•Entered into @Bellarina50's Fanfic Awards, and the Minty Awards 2019
• Written by thrice-featured author on @starwarsfans, Joye Everett.
• RATED M for themes of suicide and self-harm.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Featured on @newlywrittenbooks
- Featured on @Fanfic
- Featured on @starwarsfans "May the Force Be With You!"
- Featured on @StoriesUndiscovered - Diamond
- 2nd Place in 4 awards
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Thrown into a high-profile marriage neither of them asked for, Orm and Lingling become unwilling partners in a game far bigger than themselves. From chaotic mornings to silent car rides, office wars to stuffed toys invading private spaces - they're learning that hatred, annoyance, and sarcasm might just blur into something else when you're stuck in the same home, same office... and the same destiny.
Love isn't part of the plan.
But fate? Fate doesn't care what they planned.