The Beast Within Chains

Chains of the Beast
Saga One: Shattered Souls

In a world plagued by monsters beyond the walls and ruled by unforgiving military forces, Elyse-a 17-year-old girl with a dark secret-lives as both a weapon and a prisoner. Unbeknownst to her, she is able to shift into one of the very beasts that haunt the city, a power she neither understands nor controls. After being branded a thief for stealing food to survive, Elyse is condemned to a life of brutal labor under the watchful eyes of Rhys, a cold and stoic army captain who is tasked with keeping her in check.

As Elyse's spirit breaks, Rhys' hidden scars begin to show. The brutal world outside the walls has scarred them both-Elyse, once malnourished and abused, and Rhys, a soldier haunted by the ghosts of his fallen comrades. But amidst the darkness, a quiet bond grows between them-a bond built on shared pain, compassion, and unspoken longing.

When the military deems Elyse "redeemed" and discharges her, she begins to rebuild her life from the ground up, finding solace in a small garden and a home of her own. Yet, Rhys continues to watch over her, and in their moments of quiet connection, something more than friendship begins to stir between them-a forbidden love born in the ashes of a broken world.

But even as they find peace in each other, the outside world continues to press in. Rhys returns from a dangerous expedition, broken and lost, and for the first time, the soldier who once stood unshaken breaks in Elyse's arms. As their bond deepens, the shadows of their pasts remain, and a greater mystery awaits them both.

What lies beyond the walls? And what secrets will their hearts uncover as they face a world that is anything but kind?