The Gilded Curse

The Gilded Curse

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Fanfic
Alternate Universe (AU)
Original Character (OC)
Books and Literature
Fantasy
In the kingdom of Elfhame, where shadows whisper secrets and power is a deadly game, Lilia has always stood out for one thing: she is human. Raised among the Folk, she learned early that strength is not just a matter of swords and poison, but also of will and words. She seeks neither glory nor revenge, but just a place where she can exist without having to fight for every breath. Beside her is Jude, her dearest friend, who always seems one step ahead in understanding the ruthless rules of the fairy court. But Jude has her secrets, like the way his gaze lingers too long on Nicasia, the proud princess of the sea. And then there is Cardan, a prince with an indolent air and a poisonous smile. He is everything Lilia despises: effortlessly cruel, frivolous by nature, and, above all, a problem she does not want to face. And yet, by a twist of fate, their paths continue to intertwine. Lilia knows that challenging the faeries is dangerous. But challenging Cardan? That could be an even bigger mistake. *This story is inspired by and based on the book The Cruel Prince by Holly Black **Some chapters have repetitions and sometimes inaccuracies, they are under revision so I'm sorry if you read errors**
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My fingers slid down his frangible ribs, subconsciously counting each one. I stared upon his scrawny figure. My hatred had quickly turned into guilt and embarrassment. The taste of my salty tears filled the corners of my lips; I had really been standing here for twenty minutes now. The path that lead me to this destination was unquestionably not a pleasing one. ♥️♣️♦️♠️♥️♣️♦️♠️ 🏰 Adelaide is forced to marry the prince from her neighbouring kingdom of Arcania... at least, that's what the prophecy of the envelope determines. Adelaide has gotten tired of being pushed around all her life; she decides to take matters into her own hands and ventures off to Arcania to plan her escape. Not expecting to find her fiancé's diary, she begins to read it. Her eyes are unveiled to the sins he has committed, or are they really his sins? Will Adelaide be able to escape the marriage she's forced into? Is there a deeper meaning behind her mistreatment? Does she end up changing her mind and falling in love with this mysterious man anyways? . . . I still need to proof read this one more so please point out any mistakes you find✨ 🃏This book consists of:🃏 ♦️Angst~ ♣️Abusive relationships ♥️Mental disorders ♠️Physical abuse ♦️Murder ♣️No smut ♥️Slight Fluff / 🧀 ♠️no harsh language/ cursing enjoy xx {I don't own any of the images used in this story; credit goes to all the rightful owners}

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