In the small, tight-knit community of Miner's Den, population of 500, where everyone knows everyone, Sapphire is an enigmatic figure. A vibrant soul who hides her pain behind a smile, while struggling with a relentless addiction, a mentally abusive relationship, all while mourning the loss of her friend, Mal, who tragically succumbed to the grip of opiates. In a society driven by capitalism, Sapphire stands out as an anti-capitalist firebrand, fueled by her passion for writing and her desire to expose the flaws of the system.
The townspeople dismiss her and her friends as nothing more than a functioning addict, unable to fully grasp the depth of her struggles.
Sapphire finds herself locked in a dream where she encounters her departed friend, Mal. In this ethereal realm, Mal imparts a cryptic message to Sapphire, revealing that there is more to his untimely demise than meets the eye. Determined to uncover the truth, Sapphire embarks on a quest that will forever alter the course of her life and challenge the very fabric of Miner's Den's existence. Her closest confidant and best friend, Obsidian, who has faced her own share of hardships, stands by Sapphire's side. Together, they navigate the treacherous waters of addiction, grief, and murder, forging a bond that transcends the limitations placed upon them.
Noor, a dancer in the Royal Court of the Al-Yauzhan Empire wants nothing more than to pay off her debts and lead a nice, simple life-but a chance encounter with the crown prince and his brother brings her into the dangerous world of court politics. As Noor and the princes investigate their uncle and cousin's possible treason, she grows closer to the crown prince, but in order to save the kingdom and the person she loves, Noor will have to risk everything...
A romantic adventure set in an imagined Arabic kingdom, THE DANCING GIRL is a story of court intrigues, romantic entanglements, and secret meetings as Noor and her best friend Amir try to help the princes they're falling for expose corrupt court officials with plans to seize the throne. Noor and Amir are close to having everything they've ever dreamed of...now all they need to do is survive.