In the heart of a dense forest, where sunlight struggled to penetrate the thick canopy above, Isadora Esme found herself standing at the precipice of an unimaginable journey. She had ventured into the woods with friends, seeking adventure and escape from the mundane world. Yet, as the hours passed and the sun began its descent, the familiar paths grew twisted and unfamiliar.
Thirst clawed at Isadora's throat, her body weary from hours of wandering aimlessly. Just as she felt herself succumbing to exhaustion, a peculiar green shimmer caught her eye. With a flicker of hope, she stumbled towards it, her senses dulled by the overwhelming urge for relief.
And then, darkness.
When Isadora awoke, it was as though she had stepped into a realm torn from the pages of myth and legend. Strange, ethereal light danced across the landscape, casting long shadows that seemed to shift and writhe with a life of their own. Confusion gripped her as she struggled to comprehend her surroundings, her mind reeling with disbelief.
Before her stood a figure, tall and enigmatic, their presence commanding attention. Isadora's breath caught in her throat as she beheld the captivating stranger, their form shifting and twisting like liquid smoke. A demon shapeshifter, they revealed themselves to be, a being of untold power and mystery.
But perhaps the greatest danger of all lay in the form of Asmodeus, the fallen angel of lust, whose allure was as intoxicating as it was deadly. With a hunger that knew no bounds, he watched Isadora with eyes that promised both ecstasy and destruction, his desire for her soul burning brighter than the flames of hell itself.
As Isadora stood on the threshold of this strange and perilous realm, she knew that her journey was only just beginning. For in the Academy of Demons and Fallen Angels, where darkness reigned supreme, survival was not guaranteed, and the price of escape could prove to be more than she was willing to pay.
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.