The most powerful dragon emerges from the ashes as the last ember dies.
In a world where dragons soar through the skies and magic pulses through every corner, Sloane, a royal princess, is drawn into an unexpected destiny when she receives an acceptance letter to the prestigious Mystic Academy. Sloane is used to duty and expectation as second in line to the throne. However, Mystic Academy offers something entirely different: an ancient world of dragon riders, warriors, and hidden magic.
At the academy, Sloane discovers she has the power of resurrection manipulation to bring a long-dead dragon back to life. Her first experiment dragon found lifeless in the courtyard unleashes more than just magic; it awakens something deep within her. Drawn to Troian, a brooding yet strangely captivating fellow student with a reputation for defying authority, Sloane finds herself captivated by his enigmatic aura and sharp intensity. What begins as mutual animosity slowly transforms into an all-consuming love at first sight.
As their relationship deepens, Sloane and Troian uncover dark secrets hidden within the walls of Mystic Academy, revealing new layers of their abilities and the academy's true purpose. But with each revelation comes a mounting sense of danger. Sloane quickly discovers that her newfound power could cost her everything she holds dear. Enemies close in, and the truth she seeks threatens to destroy her future.
Faced with betrayal, magic, and deception at every turn, Sloane must navigate a treacherous path to love, duty, and survival. Can she unravel the mysteries of Mystic Academy and protect the people she loves, or will the darkness within its halls consume her? Join Sloane on an unforgettable journey of magic, romance, and self-discovery-a journey that will reshape her destiny and challenge everything she believes about love, loyalty, and sacrifice.
'She could become their savour - or their destruction.'
Rumours surrounding the untamed might of a young fire dragon are spreading across the continent of Ballasmara like wildfire. The seemingly limitless flames drive a variety of leaders towards the juvenile dragon to use as a weapon to gain an edge over the enemy after generations of fighting.
Ember's fire doesn't stop growing in power and poses a threat for the very dragon that it lives inside, but external forces are also at work which will change her forever. Pressure continues to soar as the war continues to drive all the dragon species towards extinction, including her siblings.
As three sides struggle to gain the dragoness' support; consequences of whatever choice she makes will ripple throughout her life and world. But she must choose, or outside forces may choose for her if she doesn't.
The deities are watching - when they aren't arguing.
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Completed! (This is a first draft that is slowly being edited)
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Awards:
The Genre Contest [2019/2020]: Honourable Mention
🎖The Gem Reviews (Bunch 1) [2020]: Best in Creativity and Description
The Bookish Awards [2020]: Honourable Mention
🥇The Gauntlet Awards [2020]: 1st in Fantasy/Adventure
The Bloodstone Awards [2021, Jan] 3rd in Fantasy