The choosing

The cover of the book is Ai generated because I don't know how to draw- In the once-forgotten kingdom of Eldareth, the throne stood empty, awaiting not a royal heir, but a choice from a stranger. That stranger was Aiko, a cheerful, bold girl whose boundless spirit hid a quiet courage. Chosen by an ancient guardian bound to the castle, Aiko is given the power to name the next ruler. Her surprising choice? Herself.

Thrust into a world of duty, secrets, and silent halls, Aiko brings life back to Eldareth with laughter, color, and hope. But each royal misstep sends painful shocks through her-a reminder of the high cost of her choice. At her side stands Riku, her stoic royal guard, cursed to feel nothing unless he finds true love. As their bond deepens, so too do the shadows looming over the kingdom.

When a monstrous manifestation of Riku's curse rises under a blood-red moon, both Aiko and Riku must confront their deepest truths. In a single act of sacrifice, emotion, and trust, their curses are shattered-his silence lifted, her burden erased. Together, they rebuild Eldareth not with power, but with heart.

A beautifully woven tale of magic, destiny, and unexpected love, "The choosing" is a story of healing, of laughter born from pain, and of a kingdom saved not by nobility, but by two souls brave enough to feel.