Welcome to Nightbloom Academy, where Iris Hope, a gifted newcomer with a full-ride scholarship, steps into a world veiled in mystery. In Northern California, this prestigious university isn't just known for its astronomical breakthroughs-- it's a hotspot for unexplained wildlife phenomena.
Iris's academic journey takes an unexpected turn when she discovers an ancient diary, once belonging to Lilith Nightbloom, a legendary figure in the academy's shadowed history. The diary reveals a hidden path to a cursed amulet, rumored to wield supernatural powers. Joined by a circle of new friends, Iris embarks on a quest to find the amulet, racing against time and hidden rivals within the academy's walls. As they delve deeper, the group unravels the academy's secrets, leading them to a truth more mystifying and perilous than any lesson taught at Nightbloom. It's not just the past that haunts these halls - a darker force is at play, threatening the students' very lives.
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NOTE: This is my first draft of the story, so there will be lots of room for improvement and edits in the future :) I'm just trying to focus on getting the flow of the story down rn
Also warning-- there's some swear words here and there.
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.