From a Beggar to a Bastard
Elian, a beggar with nothing to lose, died tragically, only to awaken in the body of the despised bastard son of a powerful Grand Duke in the Arcanoria Empire. His second chance at life quickly turned into a nightmare when the Grand Duke’s household was executed, and Elian was sold into servitude as a courtesan. In this cruel new existence, Elian crossed paths with Izan, the enigmatic crown prince who harbored dark secrets of his own. As they grew closer, a forbidden love began to blossom, one that could upend the delicate balance of power in the empire and destroy them both. Torn between survival, betrayal and desire, Elian and Izan faced impossible choices. Could they defy the forces threatening to tear them apart, or would the empire crush their love before it even had a chance to begin? --- Warning: This book contains mature themes. Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/NJJKETf4
The Whispers
The Velvet Moon Pavilion was a world where secrets were currency, and whispers held more power than gold. Here, every smile, every gesture, every laugh was meticulously crafted, a performance designed to keep the patrons entertained and the money flowing. But tonight, that delicate balance of power was shifting, twisting against the brightest star in the pavilion's orbit, Elian.
The grand hall hummed with its usual energy, voices blending into a familiar symphony of murmurs and laughter, the soft clinking of glasses filling the air like an old, well-practiced melody.
Patrons sat in velvet-draped booths, entertained by courtesans whose every move was designed to captivate. The way they poured wine, the soft brush of their hands on a patron's shoulder, the sweet, practiced smiles they wore, everything was crafted to perfection.