**Synopsis:**
In the heart of Hujo, a world once fractured by conflict but now united under the visionary leadership of Cale Falck X, the next chapter unfolds through the eyes of Elara and her adopted son, Neon_Quest.
Elara, instilled with her father's teachings of love and compassion, finds her world transformed by the presence of Neon_Quest, a young boy she rescues from the streets. Her nurturing spirit and fierce protectiveness create a haven where Neon_Quest can flourish, embodying the hope and potential of a new generation.
As Neon_Quest grows, his innate empathy and wisdom shine brightly, far beyond his tender age of five. He envisions a world where love extends beyond animals to the most vulnerable humans-street children, the mentally ill, and those with physical challenges. His revolutionary idea sparks a movement, inspiring the people of Hujo to prioritize human connection and compassion.
Supported by Elara's unwavering love and the legacy of unity left by Cale Falck X, Neon_Quest leads by example, demonstrating that even the smallest voices can catalyze profound change. His journey is one of innocence and insight, reminding all of Hujo that the power of love can redefine a society's values and aspirations.
This arc of transformation weaves a tale of hope, resilience, and the enduring impact of nurturing the next generation to dream of a more inclusive and loving world.
[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.