Foreboding Storm
In the seven realms of the Asirian Universe, continents and kingdoms fall under the jurisdiction of empires that control realms. Although realms have the power to interfere in the political, military, and economic policies of kingdoms and continents under their rule, national treasures, or treasures significant to specific kingdoms that are highly known and priceless cannot be wrested away by realms as it would result in the combined retaliation and wrath of all remaining realms. However, they could be exchanged in the form of dowry or betrothal gift between kingdom to kingdom, kingdom to realm, and or realm to realm. Jinn Kingdom, a small kingdom within the Iris Realm, weakest among the seven realms, faces destruction when the existence of a national treasure within the country is made known to the entire Asirian Universe. In order to avoid disaster while at the same time gain benefit, the ministers of the Isles of Eve decide to form marriage alliance with a powerful empire, using the national treasure as dowry. Amidst the struggle for survival in the Jinn Kingdom of the Eastern Desert in the Southeast Zenom Continent of the Isles of Eve, appear two cousins, Princesses Nari and Qamari, who because of the "golden bird" treasure in their Jinn Kingdom, known for its myth to bring prosperity and wealth, become prospective brides to the two outstanding princes of the Amayan Empire, Crown Prince Lail and his cousin Prince Noore. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Awards- WPC#229 - 1st Place Gold Tier ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow me on my socials! Early releases on Patreon, sneak peeks on Instagram, fun activities, contests, and chats on discord. Patreon: patreon.com/Raising_Moon Discord: https://discord.gg/6kEsGuaqfg @ raising_moon#3913 Instagram: @ raising__moon Follow any of my socials to connect with me! ------------------------------------------------------------------ ***Other Novels In The Storm Series:*** Brewing Storm- Ongoing Thrilling Storm- Ongoing Shrouding Storm- Coming Soon Devastating Storm- Coming Soon Chilling Storm- Coming Soon Etherealing Storm- Coming Soon Cover Edited By Family Member Copyright 2021 All Rights Reserved.
Strange Ceremony
Early the next morning, Sui Hua was awake before the call of the crow, her bright eyes filled with expectations and hope for the new day. Life in the Budh Village was mundane and ordinary, with its villagers at work before the break of dawn.
However, as hard-working, illiterate individuals, none of the villagers minded their boring life and instead, found peace and satisfaction in the small piece of land they owned.
Sui Hua was one such individual.
As the eldest daughter of a family of 10, her four elder brothers plowed the field and planted crops, while her three little sisters and she took care of meals, washing and sewing of clothes, and fixing the holes in their mud house.
"Sui Hua, are you up yet?"
"Yes, mama! Give me just a second!" Rushing out of her bedding, Sui Hua went out the back door to relieve herself. Grabbing a fresh twig, she chewed on one end of it and sprinkled a bit of salt.