In a realm where light and darkness entwine, Veil of Shadows follows the journey of Nyx, a shadow-walker burdened by a curse that binds him to the very darkness he once embraced. Born from mystery and haunted by fragments of his own past, Nyx is drawn into a labyrinth of forgotten realms, ancient powers, and sinister forces determined to reclaim his soul. As he navigates the thin line between predator and prey, ally and enemy, Nyx must confront the shadows within himself to uncover a truth buried deep in the abyss. Faced with twisted creatures, powerful curses, and cryptic memories, he realizes that his greatest battle is not just for survival but for his own identity. Will Nyx reclaim his freedom, or will he be consumed by the shadows that seek to possess him?
Dark, mystical, and rich with suspense, Veil of Shadows is a tale of self-discovery and resilience, weaving a story of light and shadow, love and sacrifice, in a world where nothing is as it seems
[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.