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Shadows in the Deck
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Ongoing, First published Jan 13, 2025
Mature
In a realm divided by the four Kingdoms of Cards-Hearts, Spades, Diamonds, and Clubs-power, passion, and peril intertwine. Each kingdom, ruled by its unique monarch, thrives in a delicate balance. But when the Void-a creeping, all-consuming darkness-threatens to unmake the very fabric of Wonderland, the kingdoms must confront their shared destiny.
Alexi, a human outsider who has stumbled into this world, struggles to find their place amidst its strange and enchanting landscapes. Genderfluid and navigating their own identity, Alexi is drawn into the politics and mysteries of the kingdoms, their humanity both a strength and a vulnerability in this magical world.
Hector, the fiery prince of the Kingdom of Hearts, feels the weight of expectation and duty within the cold, pristine walls of his palace. Cyrus, an enigmatic figure from the Kingdom of Spades, is a master of strategy with a sharp wit and an unyielding spirit. Together, the three form an unlikely bond, defying the conventions of their worlds.
As the Void spreads, consuming dreams and reshaping reality, its sinister presence reveals a horrifying truth: that you don't get to know quite yet. When dreams become weapons and the two worlds face collapse, Alexi, Hector, and Cyrus embark on a perilous journey to uncover the source of the Void and find a way to stop it.
With Wonderland teetering on the edge of destruction, Alexi, Hector, and Cyrus must face impossible odds, navigate political intrigue, confront their deepest fears, and, possibly most terrifyingly, face themselves. Can love and unity triumph over darkness, or will the Void consume everything?
Shadows in the Deck is a tale of magic, identity, love, and the resilience of the human (and inhuman) spirit in the face of annihilation.
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The Flower Longed Death

37 parts Complete Mature

Princess Serena felt she was doomed to live a dreary, protected existence in the palace that she was prepared to end. Even once she inherits the title of Queen, the kingdom of Eden would never cease to protect its flower. Her fear of living a dull life ate at her until her tempting first love, Caius, renters it. He vows to free her of her sorrows with a promise of magic, adventure, and passion. She thought he would bring her the excitement she had been looking for, but joining her deadly infatuation would wilt Eden's flower to the brink of agony. ------------------------------------------------------------------- When he turned his ear to me, I noticed that I could see the right side of his mouth. I've used it as a substitute for eye contact. When he smirked just now, I felt myself tremble. "There's a corpse of my creation at my feet Serena. What makes you think I'm devout to religion?" That explains his willingness to sin. "You're a virtuous woman for keeping to your vows, but I am by no means a virtuous man." His intent to court me is not pure. It's certainly from his heart, but his cause is not only for my love. There's something that he must prove to me now... Whether his will is enough to turn me against my virtues. With each passing day I'm growing more weary that it might be. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Cover art by Erika De Luca on ArtStation This story if the first of a series Word Count: 147,000 Please read the introduction for triggers! Thanks for giving this story a try :)