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Sleepers' Sage | ONC 2023

Reads 43
Votes 6
Parts 5
Time 50m

Reads 43
Votes 6
Parts 5
Time 50m

Grown up in the simple town of Forn, as the daughter to an innkeeper and ex-soldier, the youthful Marion Barwick aspires to become a soldier herself. Beaten down time and time again by life, she is eventually broken and takes on the role of innkeeper her father always hoped her to have. Here, she reunites with an old friend after losing her partner, who invited her to his wedding. The night before the wedding he confesses love to Marion, as well as his family-in-law's likely plans to murder him during the wedding ceremony in a coup of revenge on his family. Determined to save her love and live happily ever after, she elopes with him. Before they can make it off of the palace premise, he turns back to save his family. Now alone and grieving, Marion is left to pick up the pieces of her life to remind her she is worth of love, no matter what.

An homage to simple fantasy, short bittersweet romance stories and stories without teenage protagonists. This story is a short recollection of the life and mind of Marion Barwick, a simple woman in search of a meaning to her life after losing her partner. This romance novel is focused on self-discovery, family and found love. Based on a Dungeons & Dragons game.

Prompt 55. Since you've been going out for quite some time, your love arranges for you to meet their parents. When you get to their house and you enter the front door, you hear them say "I'm sorry" as the door closes behind you.

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Chapter I. • 1627 W (Total 1627 W)
Chapter II. • 1974 W (Total 3601 W)
Chapter III. • 2530 W (Total 6131 W)
Chapter IV. • 1869 W (Total 8000 W)All Rights Reserved

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Marigold never expected her sixteenth birthday to be a turning point in her life, a sharp departure from everything she thought she knew. The betrayal by Chad, her ex-boyfriend, and her best friend shattered her world, leaving her isolated and heartbroken just as she was about to step into what should have been a joyous new chapter. Yet, unbeknownst to Marigold, a far more profound transformation awaited her-a secret heritage that would soon reveal itself under the light of a full moon. On the eve of her birthday, under the silver glow of the moon, Marigold's life took an astonishing turn. She discovered that she was not just an ordinary teenage girl; she was a werewolf, part of a mystical lineage she had never known. The revelation came with overwhelming new realities: ancient laws, territorial disputes, and the intense, magnetic pull of the mate bond. As Marigold grapples with her new identity, she encounters the enigmatic and alluring Alpha Atlas-a leader with a fierce reputation and a fiery gaze that seems to see right through her. Atlas is immediately drawn to Marigold, recognizing her as his destined mate, setting off sparks and tensions within the pack. Marigold's journey into the world of werewolves is fraught with challenges. She must navigate her newfound powers, the complexities of pack dynamics, and the desires of a passionate alpha who is intent on claiming her heart. But as she grows into her strength, she also uncovers secrets that could shake the very foundations of her world. Join Marigold as she discovers that her true power lies not just in her wolf, but in her resilience and determination to forge her own path amidst the wild, unpredictable turns of fate. Mature themes