Under a Gilded Cage
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Last published Sun, Mar 9, 2025
Gilded:
(Adj.) Covered thinly with gold.
In the crumbling kingdom of Fraus, the death of the royal family has plunged the realm into chaos. The law targets the so-called Aberrants: young people marked with a mysterious "7" on their left wrist, destined with dangerous powers that the regime fears and seeks to eradicate.
Ivelle Aarelaid, a resourceful young woman, is driven by a singular purpose: to protect her younger brother, Blaine. With his abilities making him an even more vulnerable target, Blaine's survival hinges on Ivelle's courage.
In a world where fear is law and the extraordinary is condemned, Ivelle must decide how far she is willing to go to defy a system built on cruelty-and whether the bonds of blood and hope can spark a revolution that frees not just her brother, but all those marked by fate.
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"What do you want?" Ivelle asked, her hands fidgeting more.
"What I want," he leaned forward, a breath away from Ivelle's face. Ivelle tried her best to not make her eyes fall to his plump lips.
He was alluring. His skin dazzling like a million stars that are trapped on the surface.
"Would you give it to me if I asked?" He whispered out, his breath touching her lips.
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Note: This is entirely my work. I plan to make it a trilogy later in the future. I hope you enjoy it as much as I loved writing it!
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