The Knot in the Rowan Tree
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Last published Fri, Jan 17, 2025
A promise between two worlds, long broken.
A King who never returned to his throne.
A girl caught in the crossfire.
And a revolutionary with eyes only for revenge.
The fae king of Monirast has been missing, unsighted since his envoy departed for the mortal Kingdom of Satarim over twenty years ago, for reasons only apparent to the King himself. The only known survivor of this ill-fated trip, his close friend, Fenrir, refuses to speak of what happened, instead guarding the throne from usurpers in the hopes that Haramin might still return.
A palace maid, witness to a guards honest mistake, now privy to the best-kept secret of Satarim, seen, but seldom heard, and with the power to change history.
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In the enchanting realm, a kingdom steeped in tradition and governed by an ancient prophecy, the royal family of Lord Spencer faces a dire fate. Prince Nathaniel, their youngest scion, is born under a shadow, cursed by a mysterious heart ailment that, according to seers, foretells misfortune for the entire dynasty should he inherit the throne. Haunted by the ominous prophecy, the Spencer family succumbs to fear and desperation. Convinced that eliminating Nathaniel is the only way to safeguard their lineage, they orchestrate a tragic tale of his demise. Betrayed and condemned by those closest to him, Nathaniel is left to wither away in the unforgiving embrace of the castle's hidden dungeons. Sara Lee, a spirited commoner with an insatiable curiosity and an unyielding belief in the power of compassion. Sara's journey into the heart of Spencer's castle begins as a clandestine exploration, as she navigates secret passageways and concealed chambers, fate leads her to the forgotten dungeons, where she discovers the true tragedy that befell Prince Nathaniel. Determined to heal the broken prince and rewrite the destiny that had been thrust upon him, Sara embarks on a perilous mission. With each clandestine meeting, she tends to Nathaniel's physical and emotional wounds, unraveling the layers of despair that shroud his once vibrant spirit. As their connection deepens, so does the peril of their clandestine affair. A loyal servant stumbles upon their secret, torn between allegiance to the Spencer family and the palpable love blossoming between the abandoned prince and the commoner. Betrayal lurks in the shadows, threatening to unravel Sara and Nathaniel's fragile escape plan. Does happily ever after exist? Or will it end with tragedy?
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