In the enchanting village of Elyndor, where the whispers of the ancient forest intertwine with the lives of its inhabitants, a young girl named Alara discovers her extraordinary lineage. Drawn to the edge of the mystical woods, she hears the echoes of forgotten tales-stories of love, loss, and magic that have shaped her ancestors' destinies.
When Alara ventures deeper into the forest, she is met by the ethereal presence of the once-great sorceress Lyrenna, the guardian whose powers had become a victim of darkness. As secrets of the past unfurl, Alara learns that she is the last descendant of this formidable protector and that a great imbalance threatens to consume Elyndor once more.
To awaken the magic within her, Alara must confront the echoes of grief that haunt her bloodline. With guidance from the whispers of the forest, she embarks on a transformative journey, embracing her birthright and learning to harness her powers for the greater good. Along the way, she will forge new friendships, battle ancient shadows, and ultimately discover the true meaning of courage and healing.
"The Whispers of Elyndor" is a tale of self-discovery, the enduring bond between nature and magic, and the strength that lies within when we confront our past. Will Alara succeed in restoring balance to her world, or will the whispers of bygone sorrows drown out the song of hope?
[WATTY'S 2024 SHORTLIST] When the Ravos Kingdom abducts the Nyrial Emperor's dragon, princess Aeryn Glastos must marry the demon prince planning her assassination to save her empire and end the war while guarding her heart and a dangerous secret.
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The twenty-two-year-old draconian princess is starting her final year at Insignia Academy during the height of the war between the draconians and demons. Aeryn's dream is to graduate as a bonded Champion in the Fire Force and fight in the war. The only problem is, she is the only draconian to never receive a power by age twenty. Ashamed of his powerless daughter, the emperor of the Nyrial Empire proposes a marriage between Aeryn and the Ravos Kingdom's demon prince to end the war and get his dragon back.
Shade Cross is ruthless, cunning, and dangerously powerful. Everything he touches dies, except Aeryn. He awakens something in her she has never felt before and she acquires not one, but two powers. She must navigate both nations built upon lies, betrayals, a forbidden alliance, and a deadly curse. When she discovers the truth about her empire, she must make a choice: protect the secrets and save her father, or side with the enemy. Aeryn needs to be careful because when it reigns, it pours, and she is caught right in the middle of a feuding storm between both nations.