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Bride of the Demon Lord

Book 1 of the Brides of Darkness Series For hundreds of years, Calaren Town had been offering virgin maidens to fulfill their part on the treaty they made with the Court of Shadows to keep their small town under their protection. To be chosen meant death to the townsfolk, as there was no turning back to becoming a human again. Upon realizing that her younger sister was chosen as one of the maidens to be sacrificed by their impoverished town to the thirteen demon lords who once ruled their land, Iris Scarborough volunteered to take her place instead to save her. There was nothing exceptional about Iris, except for the secret she was keeping from everyone. However, even before she was taken away, Iris had already caught the eye of one of the demon lords. Rumors say that Lord Kieran Fleurnoir was the personification of death. His mere presence was enough to suck the life essence out of those around him. He was also known to be one of the strongest demons of all time, who possesses extremely dangerous and powerful magic. Taken to Asnar, a place filled with magical beings and monsters, Iris found herself enthralled and captivated not only by the place and its residents, but also by the cold and enigmatic demon lord, Lord Kieran. Once there, Iris realized that Asnar and Lord Kieran himself were different from what humans thought them to be. Loosely based on the tales of ‘Hades and Persephone’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Tags: Faeries, Elves, Demons, Magi, Dragons, Saints, Undead, Nymphs, Female Protagonist, Kingdoms, and Empires. --- Brides of Darkness Series 1. Bride of the Demon Lord 2. Bound to the Unseelie King 3. Mated to the Dark Lord 4. The Vampire Queen's Pet --- Editor/proofreader: ninaviews Warning for future r18 scenes and themes not appropriate for young audience. Copyright2022 anjeeriku

anjeeriku · Fantasy
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Creatures of the Night (2)

If there was any doubt that she wasn't a human anymore, all of it was immediately dispelled as Iris stared at her injured hand. She watched as the burns started to heal on their own the longer she stayed out of the sunlight. Her face paled at the realization that she wouldn't be able to enjoy seeing and being out in the sun until she was strong enough to resist its effects on her.

"Do you understand now, Lady Iris? In many ways, we are stronger than mortal humans, but that doesn't make us invincible to any attacks. Light magic users can kill us." She heard Sera say, the priestess's voice was closer to Iris now. "It was one of the things we, darklings, had to give up to gain more potent magic. Humans are primarily magicless, but it allows them to live in both worlds of light and darkness."