The Shadows Within Me
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!!!THIS IS NOT A COPY OF THE SAME STORY
THE AUTHOR IS ONE AND THE SAME!!!
They promised me a title I don't want, in a world I want to escape from.
The Continent of the Gods, they call it. They came and left hundreds of years ago and we still worship them. But we don't mean it.
If we did, then following the only rule imposed on us should be easy: Fairies and Humans should coexist. It was violated 200 years ago, but we like to keep pretence.
How was it supposed to be followed? Fairy monarchs marry humans.
Here comes my part. As a human in this Godforsaken mainland, I was asked to marry the king of Achelous. Why me? That's what I've asked too. It seems that by marrying me, my family will be benefited, and a promise made by my mother to the queen before I was even born, tied my life to the castle. But there's something more they don't want to divulge.
Of course,I have my own reasons to accept the proposal. Going to the castle will help me in gathering most wanted information.
But while doing that, I'll have to play a role: the gullible future fiancΓ© of the king. Why future? Because I have conditions; we're going to know each other first. Courting, I think they call it. I just hope that while learning about my "future husband", I'll be able to keep my heart intact.
And my mind. Because in a castle full of intricate webs of secrets and lies, dangers lurk from hidden corners. Sometimes, it gets hard telling a friend from foe. The shadows within me may not be strong enough to keep the monsters at bay. I'll have to buy my time.
And when I get what I want, I'm going to run. Just like that!
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**THE FIRST BOOK** Once upon a time... That is how many stories begin. However, this is a different kind of tale. It is not a story of a princess rescued by a prince. This is his story. The story of Hate... This lovely land has been ravaged by a cruel demon, and its people now live under the shadow of tyranny. There is no one who can defeat him, no one for him to fear. Except for her... But it was not always this way. There was a time of prosperity and peace. The joy that once filled this land may never return. Those days are now merely memories. All that remains is hope. Hope that a chosen one will rise and liberate them from this evil. However, he is aware of her destiny. He seeks what was taken from him... He desires her... Hate will not rest until she is deatg. The day will come when she must decide how she will live. Will she flee or become a hero? For she alone holds the power to save everyone. She knows the story is true. If she does not survive, the beast will kill everyone. She must be brave. He will find her, especially there where she does not want to be found. One reckless decision could result in catastrophic consequences. The fate of the entire realm rests upon her shoulders. Unforeseen events, mythical creatures, magic, epic battles, tragic demises, fairy tale romance, and a perilous journey. Will he find her... or will she be able to save us before it is too late?
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