There is a Dwarf in her bed - a gorgeous, sleeping, naked Dwarf. His black strands splayed on her pillow. His unexpectedly long, fluffy lashes. His prominent straight nose, and his luscious beard - and of course, his lips. His sensually curved, soft lips, that performed the most enticing acts all over her body last night. Thorin Oakenshield, King Under the Mountain, is in her bed, in a deep slumber. A deep postcoital slumber.
{Initially this story was written as a one-shot on my Tumblr page, a mushy and sexy 'drabble' as they were called then, in February 2014. It has become my first ever multi-chapter - and it has essentially launched my writing career.
Over 60 fanfics, several Kindle books, and, these days, several series of Wattpad books - it all came after. It's fascinating to look back at those early days. For years, I'd been writing my stories in the second person, following the format of a 'reader insert.' Many (if not most) of my protagonists are 'echoes' of King Thorin and his redheaded healer, Wren of Enedwaith.
I'm posting this fic here by a reader's request, and I'm going to edit it with my current knowledge of the proper format and style of writing - but I'm keeping some of the 'fanfiction' flavour, such as incomplete sentences and excessive use of descriptive adjectives. And the overuse of the verb 'chuckle.' Have you noticed how men always chuckle, smirk (exceptionally lopsidedly), and their eyes twinkle amused, in fanfiction? :)
I haven't reread this story in years, and I'm endlessly curious. I wonder if some elements of my present writing are already there, in the pillow talk of Wren of Enedwaith and Thorin Oakenshield.
Valaena Fireborn of House Targaryen has been in exile her entire life. Robert's Rebellion twenty years ago forced her and her siblings out of their home to Essos. Valaena was sold to Khal Drogo as his wife so her brother could use her husband's army to retake their father's throne. Suffice it to say, Viserys didn't get his end of the bargain. After a life in exile with one objective in mind, Valaena is headed home. While in Westeros learning about the culture of her homeland and making alliances, Valaena meets three men who will change her life forever. Jon Snow, the stoic King in the North. Tormund Giantsbane, the fearsome wildling. Oberyn Martell, the red viper of Dorne.
*This is abandoned, the rest is on my Tumblr*
Warning: This book is not fit for younger viewers due to the sexual scenes, violence, and language it contains. There are massive spoilers in this fanfic. It takes place after the Battle of the Bastards in Season 6 of "Game of Thrones".
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"He watches you in wonder and awe. Don't you want a husband that would do anything for you, like Khal Drogo?" Kovarro smirked down at me, like he believed he was helping me by attempting to convince me to marry Jon. Rather, he had pushed me too far. I grabbed his tunic and forced him to lean backwards over the waist high rafters, staring down at him with vehemence.
"I will never try to replace Drogo. I got my vengeance, but I can never see my family again. The only thing I have left of them is my memories and Haggo's bells in my hair." I roughly shoved him into the rafters, ensuring the wood dug into his back, before letting him go and stepping away from him.