To Be Free
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Last published Fri, Jul 25, 2025
Zariel Helvig was born to be free.
But freedom came at a price.
Kidnapped by ruthless dragon hunters and torn from the only family she ever knew, Zariel has spent years running - haunted by nightmares, hunted by enemies, and scarred by a past she can't forget. Bound by chains she can't see and a promise whispered on her mother's dying breath, she clings to a fragile hope: one day, she'll soar beyond the shadows.
When she's rescued by the Dragon Riders of Berk, Zariel finds unexpected allies - and a chance to reclaim her life. But the scars run deep, and her greatest enemy rides the razor-sharp tail of a deadly Razorwhip, stalking her every step.
As a new threat rises - a legendary untamable dragon awakened by darkness - Zariel must confront her fears, fight for the future of dragons, and risk everything to save the boy she never thought she could trust.
This is a story of loss and loyalty, courage and sacrifice - of a girl who must decide if freedom is worth fighting for... even if it means giving up her own life.
ALL RIGHTS AND CHARACTERS (BESIDES SAVLA AND ZARIEL) GOES TO DREAMWORKS!!
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