Abad Pertengahan, Dimana semua orang menginginkan kekuasaan. Elios Waithful, bersama Temannya Severia Zadkiel bertekad untuk latihan dengan serius, dan menjadi kuat. "Mana" adalah teknik kekuatan yang paling 'dasar' dimana semua orang bisa mempelajarinya. Inilah Petualangan El dan Zad sebagai Penjelajah yang dijuluki "Explorer" mencari tau kebenaran, tentang suatu "dimensi".

"Since when?"
After Rubica's arrival, Edgar secretly went to his office to sleep after the servants left. Carl thought it would be better not to be near him lest others might see him, so he didn't serve him at that time.
So, he couldn't tell if this had been happening for some time, or it was a one-off thing.
"Well, he quarreled with his wife, so he must be exhausted."
Carl decided to think it was a one-off thing for now and didn't drop the lavender oil on the flowers. The oil was supposed to bring a goodnight's sleep, but as Edgar was already deep in sleep, there was no need to rely on the scent.
His eyes started to shake as he let the room.
He decided to dismiss it as a one-off thing, but he hoped that wasn't the case. Edgar and Rubica certainly fought often. To those who didn't know the true story between them, it just looked like a cute love fight, but not to Carl.
Edgar looked quite troubled in front of her. But strangely, he started to smile more often than before, and he even looked quite amused sometimes. It was certainly different from when he had lived only because he couldn't die.
'No, I must not rush.'
Carl recalled his mistake. He had grown up with Edgar's father and had served him loyally after coming of age. When he told Carl he was dying because of love, he was shaken and committed an unforgivable sin.
Edgar's father was a man like fire. When he was separated from his lover, he refused to eat and became sick. His wife didn't even know what it was about, but she was just sad to see her husband sick and tried to make him eat at least a little. However, he just yelled at her.
At the time, Carl thought he truly was dying. He said he would move on if Carl only helped him meet her only once and, in the end, Carl did what he asked. However, it happened again. And again. A month became two, and then a year. Soon, the duke had him prepare the visit to the villa as if it was natural when his wife left to see their son.
-Your Grace, no. Not anymore.
-But Edgar will soon graduate from the Academy, so this will be the last time. Just… please. Let me meet her once again. I will then end this relationship without any remorse. Carl, I cannot live without her.
When Carl refused, the duke would immediately get sick. Then, he kept moaning about how miserable he was to live a life where his love could not be complete. He said she was the only one who accepted him for who he really was. Carl always lived to serve him, and he had no choice but to do as he was ordered every time. And, the outcome was destruction. The duke, who said he loved his lover so much, told his wife he didn't love her the moment he was busted.
He said the duchess was the only woman he loved.
Only then, Carl realized he had done something shameful. He had been neither a lark nor a guide who brought true lovers together. He had only been an accomplice of that dirty affair.
'I don't deserve to think he might be in love.'
He scolded himself. He didn't deserve to judge Edgar's state or love. Just like Edgar was living, instead of killing himself, only to take his duties as Duke Claymore, he lived to repent, to be at least of the slightest help in breaking the curse that had been put upon Edgar because of his sin.
What he had to do was clear. To become the hands and feet of the duke who couldn't move freely, and to make sure no one ever got to find out that he had been cursed.
He moved to the guard's place. He always sent Stephen, the captain of the guards, first to check to prevent something happening and revealing the fact that Edgar couldn't walk during the day.
Stephen always did his job without complaining, even when summoned suddenly during late hours. He was good and had heavy lips. If it hadn't been for him, Edgar and Carl would have missed Rubica when she was running away.
Moreover, he had never told others Rubica tried to run away.
"I'm looking for Sir Stephen."
Carl spoke to the knight who was on guard. The knight, however, didn't like that someone was looking for his captain so late at night and didn't reply immediately.
"What is this about?"
"Order of the duke."
"He is in the Peace Room now."
The Peace Room was the place for messenger birds. Carl was confused at learning Stephen was there so late at night.
"He got a letter from his brother and is sending a reply. Should I tell him you are here?"
"No. I'll go there myself."
Although Carl was Edgar's closest man who managed everything in the mansion, he was still much lower in rank compared to the guard knights. Asking the knight to deliver a message for him could offend Stephen, so Carl left him with a polite goodbye and headed to the Peace Room.
The family had a huge domain and many businesses, so it received a lot of news. Latest thesis, scholars' experiment results, supply and demand of iron to make weapons, development of various chemical ingredients. It all depended on who got what information first. Mana stones carriages were the best at delivering news quickly, but as mana stone used a rare power source, it couldn't be used like that. There was a message system run by the government but using it could have important documents switched in the middle and information would leak.
So, Claymore raised and managed many messenger birds. Its attendants were not allowed to use those birds to send private messages, but Stephen was a knight. The division that managed the birds was also part of the knight order.
"Sir Stephen."
Stephen had been tying a little note to the most well-trained and fasted owl. He looked back at hearing someone calling him. His mysterious brown eyes seemed on guard. That was how knights always were. They acted as if they were encountering enemies when called by their name unless it was their master or a fellow knight.
"What is this about? It's late night."
"Weren't you sending a letter to your brother? It's the duke's order, but it's not urgent. I can wait when you are done."
Carl spoke trying not to sound like someone who was criticizing the knight for sending a private letter using the well-trained owl instead of a pigeon. Fortunately, Stephen didn't take it that way and shook his head.
"There's nothing more important to me than the duke's order. What is it?"
"He is leaving for the capital tomorrow morning. He will arrive there by evening."
"Is he heading straight to the king's castle?"
"Probably."
"I see. I will leave right away."
He was a great knight indeed. Sir Stephen was great with his sword, well-mannered, and very smart.
Carl expressed his deep admiration and left the room. Stephen stared at him as he left and then undid the strap around the owl's foot. He spread it and took out a bar of graphite to hastily add a line to it.
'The duke is heading to the capital.'
Above that sentence, it was written the duchess had recently invested in the development of roses, and although it didn't seem to be related to the Claymore's business, Rubica had to be looked into as she did many strange things.
"Sophie, then please."
Stephen stroked the owl's head after tying the note back to its foot. It pleasantly hooted and flew out toward the night sky. Unlike other messenger birds, the owl only obeyed him and his brother. When others tried to stroke it, it would bite with its fierce beak or use its sharp claws. Plus, as it moved only at night, it was almost impossible to hit it with arrows.
Stephen turned and left the room without any worries. He knew what he was supposed to do. Exterminate every danger on the duke's way.
'So that people will not find out that he can't move during the day.'
He could already guess about Edgar's state. But why he couldn't move at all during the day, he didn't know. However, he was not going to tear down the trust on which he had worked so hard just to find out why. It would be like cutting the belly of a goose that laid golden eggs.
He was going to find out eventually if he remained at the duke's side with patience.

***

The decision about mana quartz was big. Rubica got a report about the relatives at the annex requesting to meet her before she even got to dip her hands in the basin of warm water on her bed.
"Where's Edgar?"
"He has gone to the capital to see the king."
"So suddenly?"
"Yes. Actually, the king has summoned him more than once… he left early in the morning."
Ann looked extremely tired.
If Edgar had stayed, Ann would have scolded him even before the relatives did.
Rubica was a little sad to find out he had left without telling her, but she thought it was all the better.
Edgar was the maker of that decision. It would be better for her to meet those relatives mad with betrayal than him meeting them himself. She had decided to do it together. He had started it for her. She would rather be sorry to him if she couldn't handle even a handful of mad relatives.

How much money must I spent for you to divorce me!?

Rubika dies in a war without being able to confess her love for Arman but is instead sent back in time.

A new life, she will not live in vain

But what are these new obstacles?

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© Jeonryeongga 2018 / D&C MEDIA 

The amazingly handsome, rich and powerful Duke Claymore wants to marry her!?

"Brother, but why is our sect master trying to stop us and doesn't want Edmond to die?" The second Elder, Oldins asked with a confused look on his face.
"Sigh...I wish I could say it to you; however, I can't because that damn sect leader made me swear on my spirit consciousness by some mysterious method. If I say it, my spirit consciousness will be immediately shattered," The first elder of the fire sword sect, Kieran bitterly shook his head as he explained the reason why he was unable to say that truth.
"Looks like it is more complex than I thought," Oldins nodded his head and continued, "Okay then, don't say it, brother."
"By the way, how are our disciples' training going on? Are they ready for the Champions contest?" 
Soon after that, Kieran asked about their disciples.
"Yes, they are training very hard with all the resources of the fire sword sect and moreover, they even started challenging the second level of our battle tower,"
When explaining about their disciples, Nedhor and Vadel, the second elder became excited and he continued explaining, "If my guess is right, they might break through into the general realm by the time the champion's contest is started."
"Good," The first elder nodded his head with a satisfied look on his face.
"Thanks, brother Oldins. You take care of Nedhor as your own disciple. So, I never worried about his cultivation progress when you are looking after them," The first elder thanked the second brother by calling brother.
Both of them were blood brothers and they always wanted to take control of the fire sword sect; however, they could not defeat the current set leader as he was way more powerful than they were. So, they never messed with the sect leader.
However, recently for the past few years, their sect leader mostly secluded himself in his cultivation chamber and never came out except for some important matters.
"No need to thank me, brother," the second elder shook his head before saying in a low voice, "Brother, do you still think we have a chance in talking over this fire sword sect?"
"If not for Edmond, we would have already gained complete control over the fire sword sect," Thinking about the past, the first elder's face had completely filled with hatred towards Edmond.
"However, we still have a chance but I am just waiting for a moment. When it comes, we will sit on the sect leader's seat and order the fire sword sect as our own,"
Nevertheless, he controlled his emotions and with a hideous smile on his face, the first elder replied to his brother.
"I have confidence in you brother. If you have anything you want me to do, please don't hesitate," The second elder encouraged his brother and showed that he would always help him.
"I know you will help me, brother," the first elder patted his brother on the shoulder and continued saying, "And we will both enter into the king realm together."
"Yes, first elder or should I call you future sect leader?" The second elder laughed before taking his leave.
"I hope everything goes as we planned, brother," After that, the first elder also returned to his cultivation chamber.
Just like what had happened in the fire sword sect and the assassin sect, a similar meeting had occurred in the combat king sect and other five great families.
However, something different was discussed in the meeting that was held in the Royal family.
"Your majesty, according to the information we got, the top three sects and the five great families decided not to send their reinforcements to aid the mercenaries to fight against the demon army," The trusted commander of the Draton kingdom's army informed about the information he got to the King while kneeling on a single leg.
"What? Are you sure about the information?" The King of the Zrochester province, Stephen king stood up from his throne with a shocked expression on his face and hurriedly asked about the surety of the information.
"Yes, your majesty. The information is 100 percent true. What's more, they even openly dared to communicate about their actions with one another," Commander Reid nodded his head and explained that all sects were doing this on a purpose.
"Damn these sects and families. They are definitely doing this on purpose. Once we lost the trust of the mercenary guild, then we have to do many things for ourselves," Stephen Draton's face became angry after hearing the words of his commander.
'I should not have closed my eyes when they acted against the hidden families. I think the hidden families are far better than these so-called fame-seeking sects and great families,' Stephen king looked as though he was regretting some of his past actions and bitterly shook his head.
"What happened your majesty. Are you regretting now about the incident that happened a few years ago?"
Beside King Stephen, there was an old man with a long beard and golden robe. He chuckled when he saw the regret on the King's face and asked him.
"Old man, I am already very angry. Don't make me even more than angry," 
Looking at the mocking expression on the old man's face, Stephen Draton warned the old man.
"I already asked your majesty to do something when the top sects and the great families did their dirty deeds against the hidden families. But, what did you do? Just watched and let the ten hidden families that would not hesitate to give their life for the sake of the human race, to die," However, the old man didn't have a shred of fear when he saw the King and recalled the past events.
"Old man, that's enough. You can go back to your cultivation chamber and rest now," Stephen king ordered the old man to leave him and go back to his cultivation chamber.
"I know that facts will always be salty; However, only when you accept them, you can become successful. Otherwise, you will be remembered as another foolish king in history," After saying his words the old man left the room and went back to his cultivation chamber.
"Your majesty?"
Commander Reid became shocked after hearing the words of the old man, who was known as the cleverest person in the entire kingdom.
"Don't take that old man's words seriously. Lately he has gone insane and talking some non-sense," Except for the old man and few other royal family's old cultivators, no one knows about what the royal family had done to the hidden families. So, King Stephen said that the old man was just talking some non-sense.
"Yes, your majesty. I understood," Commander Ried nodded his head as though he understood something that he had never imagined about the royal family.
However, he knew what the royal family was capable of and to what extent they would go to protect their secrets. So, he acted nonchalantly.
However, inside his heart, all the loyalty he had towards the royal family was completely shattered.
"Yes, you better understand it; otherwise, you know what will happen, right?" Stephen Draton's voice became serious all of a sudden that made the Commander Reid shiver.


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"Can we speak privately?" Doxia stood up near Rada.
They walked out of the room, standing in the corridor.  
"We must move the army. The enemy is close, we want to stop them before reaching here, and it might drag us to the Belator border. Please stay here with Lady Crystal. This castle needs you all to protect it." Doxia declared.
"You know that I can fight beside you, right?" She remarked.
"Yes, I know and I want you to protect these people. Here is more important. Keep my ring with you until I asked for it." Doxia didn't want her to lose hope so with that ring she could remember him.
She bitterly smiled, "Alright, then you promise me."  
"What sort of promise?"
"Come back, safe."  
He gripped his sword's hilt, squeezing it. Nothing was predictable and he barely could promise that but to warm her heart he was supposed to do it.
After saying farewell, he went to the room that his allies were. Among them was the dwarf king, Limanas who went there after realizing that Doxia is in Erdimour. To face Lug, they had to sketch the background of their move.  
The dwarf king bowed his neck toward Doxia. "This is my honor to be by your side." The king stated.
"I am fortunate that you are about to fulfill your oath."  Doxia greeted.
**
Location: Elnan  
Many things had been setting in Elnan. Allen Ray had taken his men to the Elnan. All of them were riding Hell-spirits and the keen Stephen greeted them personally to offer his glad hand. After the army's entrance, a fine black cart crossed the gateway.  
Stephen was holding the protestors' execution in front of the castle. One of them was a middle-aged man.
"Stephen, listen carefully! Your end is close! Soon the castle of power that they promised you will ruin your ass! It doesn't matter that I won't see that day! It will happen to you anyway!" The man mocked the king of Elnan straightly.
Stephen didn't want to lose face, sneered, and said, "The mad man has been babbling!" He drew his sword out and the soldiers opened the way for him to cross.  
No folk was in the street, all of them heard about war and sneaked to their houses, fear and doubt dragged them to the corners to keep the mute mode and said nothing against Stephen until those beasts were strolling around.
He reached the man who was about to be executed, opened his hands wide, directing to either side that veiled with his hungry beasts.
  "You must be grateful that I offer your death personally. Enjoy the hell!" Stephen claimed.  
The man spat out the blood in his mouth on his black glorious uniform but Stephen repaid it abruptly with his glinting blade. His head laid on the ground and the beasts roared for the blood.
Mocker Ray who was beside his son, murmured, "Always going too far won't bring triumph!" He took his eyes off the beheading progress and strode to the castle.  
The leader took the leaders of each land that made their alliance with Stephen to the main gallery. A huge table had set there for them to feed their expanded bellies.
Axcell and Lina came after all of them had seated. Stephen got up from his chair as he saw Lina. She was Lug's bride and to him, she deserved to be a queen.  
"Look, who we have here. The only one that deserves to carry the queen title. Despite losing the Groan battle. You are still the bravest and loyal one." Stephen complimented her. She was a dark queen with no fear just like his own queen, Remila.  
Remila just became his wife to weave a tight alliance and make a half-bleed baby like what Lug had done and no one knew who or where the baby was.  
Lina escaped from the cell that the Belatorian men had jailed her. They made a mistake and didn't take her under siege of flames so with a snake in the grass she got freed. She was Lug's queen and he wouldn't let her die.
Allen smirked but Lina's sharp glance hunt that gesture.  
"Well, now that all of you attended here, let us enjoy together and feast the coming triumph," Stephen added.
They began to eat as if nothing had happened in their arrival.  
Once they were done devouring all the food on the table. Stephen stood up, tabbed on his belly, and said, "Now, we can go and watch the army that Lug had prepared for us. You will see that no one would dare to hang on against such a glory. Certainly, victory is on our side." He gaffed.
Then he turned to the guards and commanded, "Rise the banners."  
The dynasts just passed him fake grins and stood up to follow him where he was aiming to go.  
They strode out of the gallery, passing corridors, and halls. They halted at the backyard of the court. A great large wall had separated the demon gate from them. The guards were protecting an iron gateway. Chains rolled over a spool, growling, and clanking.  
The doorway got wide open and they walked into the place that was a huge forest before. Now, it was just, dirty and dark, smelled as if they stepped in giants fen. Troops of devils beasts were jogging around. They left there no space to breathe the fresh air made the life there numb and soulless as if it never was alive.
 From each crack on the earth, flames were splashing out and Red demons were walking among each troop free line to bring order to them and avoid them from any fight.
The witnesses were scared for a while when the heat beat their faces. They had mixed feelings of dread and happiness. With the command that was coming from Lug, nothing would leave from them. They would be with no soul and body.  
Stephen straightened his shoulder and said, "Today this army will move to the Airson border."  
Then he turned his face to Mocker Ray and stated, "You will take another one to Belator." He finished.
***
Location: Athlonia  
While the light masters on the Earth were fighting the beasts, Lorna was trying to rescue her mother, Lariduna. She was trying to shove her emotion away from her real home. The forest was dark and the moonlight was escaping out from each space that it could get. Wild black-winged cats were flying around from branch to branch.
Elves of Athlonia in black armors were watching around, not even a single move could run away from their sight. These elves couldn't transport like the way that Farya mortal elves were able to do.
Jay got the advantage of his skill and scanned the whole environment that Sizaroun pointed to it. The guards could sense that someone was spying on them but before they even turned their heads, the young mortal elf was gone. Jay had worn a mask and was seeking the guards.  
The men of magician king had jailed Lariduna inside a cave with spellbound shackles. She wasn't able to use her power and release herself. The hex spoiled her stamina.
As he found the right situation, he took Lorena inside a cave; they tiptoed when the guards were changing their shifts. She waited for Jay to show a sign but this time he returned and avoided her for taking action.
Sizaroun appeared right after that.
  "We need to make a huge distraction. A mess that involves them. They are all strong mages and before we move out they would catch us all." Jay warned.
Sizaroun drew a hand on his white long beard.
"I guessed that the magician king conceals his men in each corner. He knew that we would come after Lariduna. Obviously, he heard the rumors about Princess Lorena. This is a trap and we must move out now. I wanted to act as you wanted but we have no other choice. We shall meet queen Gishanour." Sizaroun declared his idea.
Lorena had to face the queen and the past that she barely could remember. This world and everything inside it was unknown to her. Although, she never lived there but could sense the ominous shadow that had laid on that land. The air was damp and full of dark magic.  
The gift that Lorena achieved from Lariduna was something that neither of the Athlonian elves had. The flames that could burn darkness and every devil deed person was frightened of it. This gift could bring the throne back to its real heirs.
"Who is that magician king?" Lorena asked. Her eyes were teary, seeing Lariduna in pain hurt her heart. She was after revenge so needed information.
"Rave Gerdanor, my Lady." He recited the name unpleasantly because of the hatred within his heart. That demon made him live like a filthy old spider for many years.    
"Tell me more, and then I will make my decision toward your suggestion." The princess claimed.  
"It is a long story, my Lady! They might notice us here." Sizaroun complained.
"He is right, Lady Lorena! Let us take you to a safe place." Jay confirmed.  


***Epic story so please consider the violence.***


The world has surrounded by demons. There is only one way to save it; Allies need to gather and unsheath their swords against them, if they did not the whole world would fall apart.
This story has a grievous theme and has been proceeding over darker shades until reaching the light.
 No superhero exists here, they are all regular people who have been seeking peace. And will fight with the darker shade to have what they yearn. 
==> {If you prefer comedy I don't suggest this one.}
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Athor takes his first step and destiny brings him, his true identity.

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"Wait a minute, are those fireflies?"- Axel 

"Nope, a spark may be"- Connor 

"Or a falling star?"- Logan 

"Idiot! It's obviously some damn fairies"- Calix 

"They really like to fly in the mist tsk tsk tsk"- Robert 

"I think they got traps!! Quick hide me!"- Hunter 

"Come on Hunter, the human world is way too scared that these puny fairies"- Theodore 

"Theodore was right though, the human world is very crazy and scary"- Zeke 

"I think I prefer Mermaid Lagoon though"- Fred uttered. "YAH!!"- they all told him, he really likes pretty girls and I even remembered Freya and Princess Tina by it. 

"What? Those mermaids are undeniably beautiful. Not to mention long and shiny hair with reddish lips"- Fred added with a smirk. "I have never seen a doll who's a player"- Mina sighed. "Agree, geez if you see a fairy I think you will change your mind"- Isaac smirked. I only shrugged at whatever they are even talking about. 

I heard some twinkling sounds coming from our way and there, a little fairy with no color on its clothes and wings showed up. "Why are you here in the land full of sadness and no color?"- it sadly asked. 

"Well, we are here on a journey. We just went to the Mermaid Lagoon. We are here to ask a few questions."- I replied. 

"Oh? I see, so Queen Tiara must really welcome you all. Alright follow me"- the fairy flew ahead and we followed her. We kinda walk a bit far until we reached a giant oak tree. "Welp, those small ol' dolls can climb up here but, eh those 2 humans can enter le' big ol' tree since we got small holes"- she said. "Don't worry, I can handle it"- I set us all into smaller sizes and even did magic to make little birds that we can ride on. 

"Oh?! A wizard?!"- she widely asked. "I'm just a normal human being"- I smiled. "Ok we will fly up there"- she pointed the most top branch so we flew with our birds up. Not much longer, we see a hole and she leads our way in. On our way in, we see a king and a queen sitting on their throne with a face without a smile. 

"Gloomy day, your highnesses"- she greeted. "And? Who are these creatures you........... OH MY GOSH!!! THOSE ARE DOLLS!!!"- the King and Queen quickly hide behind the throne and more soldiers came in surrounding us. 

"No no no wait your highnesses. These dolls are all kind and have nothing to do with the cursed year"- I hopped down the bird and went closer to them. 

"W-where did y-you get t-those dolls?!"- the Queen terrifying asked. "They are my friends, your highness please rest assured." 

"Friends?!"- the guards surprisingly asked. "Yes. I want to gather all 18 legendary dolls to fight those killer dolls that came from Stray Souls. I am also looking for my Grandma who has been abducted by a shadow. But not Queen Selena"- I said. "So Selena didn't do it? Impossible!"- the King uttered. 

"We asked her about it and she has no idea. Only the Devil and the Founder is what we are up to this time after the House of Circus." 

"And we are also here to ask a few questions. If you allow us?"- Lance asked. "You're not a doll"- the Queen pointed. 

"Yes I'm not a doll, just like her a human"- Lance pointed me. 

"Your names?" 

"I'm Lance Akerman and she is Gesielle Stoneheart-Lee. These dolls are with us after that stormy night a week ago"- he introduced us as we all bowed. "I see, so what will be your questions?"- the Queen asked. 

"Your highnesses, may we asked on do you know anything about the repetition of the cursed year? The Devil and so as the dolls that came from Stray Souls Orphanage and Academy?"- Mina asked. 

"Yes, we know about the repetition of the cursed year. All monsters and creatures in this world know why we called it the cursed year. Because of the attack of those creepy dolls from Stray Souls, they can kill as many monsters and creatures as they can so that they could collect thousands of souls in order to make a new army for destroying the world. You wonder why humans are also gone right? Well, those dolls got them. Either they killed them or eat their souls as they used the body and image to become dolls as well. Just like the Founder did to those orphans and children."- King 

"Our son was also a victim of the attack on our island. Come, we will take you to him"- Queen 

So we followed them to another tree which we noticed that most guards there were bugs, squirrels, and hawks. "This is where we keep him"- the King replied. 

We went inside the old tree and on the center portion where a little bit of light could enter, we see a crystalized figure of a little man.....without wings?! 

"Why is your son without wings?"- Mina 

"Yeah, so ironic to have children without wings"- Isaac 

"Or he has retractable wings?"- Diego 

"No. He was not our biological son. He was just a little human boy who is lost on this island since he was a toddler. Little did we know that he was a doll that came from Stray Souls but he escape along with this tiny key" 

The King handed me a tiny key. Like the size in the hole of the doors in the dollhouse. "Did you asked him about this key?" 

"He only told us that it was one of the secret keys to Stray Souls Orphanage to where all operations of making creepy dolls are. He hasn't talked much about it so we keep that key and treat him like he was our real son"- Queen 

"Strange, he came from Stray Souls but how did he escape?"- Logan asked. 

"He escapes with all of his might and ended up falling to the river that leads to the ocean and into our island. Those creepy dolls, as he said never chased him the moment he was on the waters because they looked like they are afraid to be soaked."- King 

"I see, how about the Devil?" 

"You will find him after the Master of the Circus would guide you"- the King replied. 

"Got it. Lastly, what happened to your island? Queen Tiara told us that ever since the witches attack your island, all the music and happiness are gone, right?"- Lance clarified. 

"True. Our musical instruments are magical however the witches, ghosts, and goblins hate those instruments especially the Piri. All of our instruments are destroyed and every time we tried to build a new one, one of us would die in an instant. For short, the witches also set a spell on us."- the Queen sadly replied. 

"Maybe this will remove the spell"- I then put out the Piri, their faces were both priceless. "H-How..." 

"I got it by the owner of Hunter, Logan, Zeke, Connor, and Theodore to where I won them as prices during the chess games and I also got this wand from the same troll." 

"I haven't seen our creations in years. A Piri"- the Queen happily said and I can barely see her tears. 

"Mind for playing it? Miss Lee?"- the King asked. 

I nod as I play the notes, I was looking at the King and Queen and so as the guys and Mina. Little did I know everything around us has its colors back. And lastly, we see that crystals from the Prince are slowly cracking and eventually it started to fade. And he was blinking his eyes and looked around the whole place. 

"Mom......Dad... 

"STEPHEN CRESENT!!"- they hurriedly hugged him so tightly. 

"We're so happy that you're back!!"- King 

"We missed you so much!!"- Queen 

"Mom, Dad......wha-hey who are these dolls? Are they from Stray Souls too? Those two? Are they fairies?" 

"I'm not sure to answer your hypothesis that they came from Stray Souls though, but we will find out along the way. I'm Gesielle Stoneheart-Lee. This is Lance Akerman, both of us are just normal human being that transformed into tiny people just to enter your kingdom. These guys are; Mina, Axel, Calix, Fred, Logan, Zeke, Hunter, Theodore, Robert, Connor, Isaac, and Diego. They are one of the legendary dolls that Mr. Hintch told us about from the Grim Reaper Island. All dolls from those Legendary 18 will come and save us all that's why they got powers with different abilities. Let's see if you have any number in you..." 

I scanned his body and lastly, it was all in his left palm. "I see you are number 14 so 5 more dolls to go before we go to Stray Souls and sol-" 

"Woah! Woah! Woah! Hold on in there Missy, did you just freakingly say 'Stray Souls'?! Are you insane?! Many people would die if you go there! You guys would die if you go there too! Look, I don't want to go back in that place, I might get totally killed this time around!"- Stephen scaredly said while he was heaving a deep breathings. "My life there was miserable and outstandingly traumatic! I experience pain, anger, loneliness, tiredness, and petrified. I don't want to go back in that HELL!!"- he was now terrifyingly scared and angry right now that it causes him to cry. 

"Relax Stephen, we are too are scared to go and risk our lives. But we need to save the world. It's up to us, Lance, Mina, and Gesielle. Many islands, towns, and families were gone because of the Founder. So we better move to stop this repetition of the cursed year"- Hunter said with full of courage and determination, of course, I am proud to hear those from him. 

"Son, he was right. You need to be in their side to complete all 18 dolls and in order to stop this cursed year"- the King said 

"But, how about you guys and the Fairy Island?" 

"As long as we are fine, nothing's going to happen"- the Queen smiled. 

"The only thing that could make our island happy is to play musical instruments"- Stephen uttered in a worried manner. 

"We know. That is why the colors are back because of Miss Gesielle, thanks to her the spell from the witches are gone and we can play music again!"- the King proudly said. I got an idea. 

I pull out my wand and make instant musical instruments for the King and Queen, also for Stephen. "Please, play some song to let everyone on this island to know that happiness has returned once in for all"- I smiled. They immediately picked up those instruments. The King has an accordion, the Queen has the harp and Stephen got the flute. 

After a second or two, they play beautiful harmony. Stephen got the talent in music, the dollhouse on my necklace lits up so I immediately turned it back to its original size to see where he belongs in the dollhouse. Little did we know that there was a music room on the second floor of the dollhouse. I didn't expect anything about that room area though. 

"Music makes me so happy. Alright, I'll join you since I know some areas in the orphanage and the academy."- he was now determined and I am glad to him say by it. 

"Thank you, your highnesses. We won't let you guys down. We will return the world on the way it used to be, where all happiness and freedom is what we always wanted"- I said with full of determination. We are close to the stray souls, but we need to go to the House of Circus and see the Devil first. 

"Almost forgot, have this gem with you"- the Queen showed us the Blue gem, this means Hope. The gem flew up near to my wand and it places at the second hole from the right next to the center. So 2 gems left to find...I am almost close Grandma. Please hang on there Grandma, we swear to return everything back to where we used to be.

Out there was a very perfect-like land


In this present year of 1994, nothing much to have troubles or problems. But there are many folklore and stories from the oldies that tell about Monsters and Scary Nightmares that live everywhere in the land.



A girl who is always asking questions about monsters and tales, however, it would end up to shut her mouth as her parents said; "You don't need to know. Can't you see it?! Everything around our land was already perfect. Monsters and those stories never existed"



She thought about it well and believed in it ever since she was a child;



Not until...



Everything turned upside down to what she thought their land would be.



It all started when someone dropped a mystery box on the porch of her apartment where she and her Grandmother lived.

Sure enough, a big grin and bright blue eyes greeted his face, "Master! You're home!"

"Er, hi," he replied, awkwardly.

"I'm glad you're back! That twenty minutes felt much longer!" 

Stephen didn't know what to say in response, especially to someone who had just spent the better part of two thousand years locked inside a puzzle box. At least, they were finally alone in the house, with his mother being at work again. Now he could get some answers to some of his questions.

"I just have.. so many questions to ask you," he began, running his hand through his hair, sheepishly.

"Well, then," she giggled. "Feel free to ask away, Master."

Stephen went back over to his bed, and sat down on the edge, facing her. Being this close to her presence was almost intoxicating. He could just faintly smell her as well, getting a hint of jasmine, which had to be the perfume she was wearing. It was one of his favorite scents.

"So, you're a genie then?" He asked, not knowing of any better way to start.

"Yes, I am a companion djinn, or genie, Master," she answered with a bubbly tone.

"Companion genie? What is that? Are there different types of genies?"

She nodded, "Yes, there are several different types. We have our races of djinn, just as humans have different races as well. I am a companion djinn, which means I was created for being a source of pleasure and love for my intended master."

Stephen swallowed hard. Pleasure and love? "Can you explain a bit more there?"

She grinned, looking even sexier, if that was possible, "But of course. In our world, their are several different types, including djinn sorcerers, djinn demons, and mighty djinn kings, but lastly, there is my segment, which are companion djinn. Typically, we were created for powerful men, usually kings, and given over for their complete subservience and pleasure. We service their every physical and sexual pleasure, and serve as a linked companion for as long as they should live."

"Typically, we would be just one of many different courtesans or wives of powerful men, and in that way, we could manage the harem or sister-wives for the total pleasure of the king, even in such tasks as securing an heir for the king, or even simply, making sure they are well sated sexually in order to focus on other tasks at hand." She finished by giving him a sultry look, the type that suddenly made his jeans feel a little too tight.

Stephen had to sit down, not believing his ears. So not only was she a wish-granting genie, but this gorgeous woman was also here to satisfy every single one of his sexual needs? There had to be a catch somewhere, as this was too good to be true.

"So then, you're my sexual, companion genie," said Stephen, sitting upright on his bed. "What's the catch?"

A look of confusion appeared on her face, "Catch, Master? What do you mean?"

"You know, what I am missing here? This seems a little too good to be true."

She blinked, "This is your reward, Master, for solving the puzzle on my portal. Not only are we genies meant for powerful kings, but also those who are intelligent enough to solve our puzzle. That means, I am your reward simply for your intelligence and your power.

Stephen tried hard not to crack a smile on that one. "I'm afraid you've been misinformed. I'm nowhere near powerful. I mean, I have some intelligence, but enough to be rewarded by you? I don't think so. I think you have the wrong guy," he finished, lowering his head, and fully intending her to disappear back inside her portal.

What she did next surprised him.

Today was to be an important day, seven years of work's completion. Stephen Umber, 57 years old, and team leader for the design team which currently surrounded him was watching as his team moved the bare car chassis that was the culmination of their work to the center of the work shop. Having been an engineer for 31 years Stephen had experienced many similar events, when the ultimate goal was on the cusp of being achieved, however he believed this was most likely to be the most significant. The new engine could use a special hydrocarbon fuel, scientists had recently developed that could be efficiently produced from water that was in the presence of a carbon dioxide containing atmosphere. This new engine combined with the fuel making process would remove the necessity of batteries being used by cars, it was a matter of international importance. The team finished setting up the new engine in its chassis. 

"You do the honours, Stephen" says the deputy head with a jovial cheer. 

He hands Stephen the small control box with a large red button. With great excitement all the team looks on excitedly as Stephen presses down the button, the sound of the motor turning over a little sounds out before BOOM! an explosion rocks out from the engine shrapnel blasting outwards. All Stephen sees is a bright flash before a large chunk of his life's greatest achievement flies through his head killing him instantly.

Suddenly, a teenage boy sits up in his bed breathing heavily having just woken from a nightmare. He looks at his hands confused and down along his toned body before looking even more confused around the large room. 

'Where am I?' Stephen thinks to himself noticing the large opulent room and feeling the smooth and soft silk sheets against his oddly young body. 

Another thought comes to his mind 'who am I?' 

As the thought comes to his mind a pain racks through his head and he grips his temples fighting the pain. Many memories belonging to someone else rushes through his head, "Alexander Halgran? Is that my name? Or the name of the previous owner of this body?". 

Stephen sits on the bed thinking over the memories in his head, Alexander, a prince of the Kingdom of Halgran, the third prince. Alexander doesn't seem to be particularly famous, a minor military career, not bad nor great, and a similar diplomatic career. An unexceptional prince. From the memories it seems that the King is deathly ill... this nation's inheritance laws not handing the kingship to the eldest son or anything similar, instead after every king dies the nation is almost always embroiled into civil war as the princes compete for rule. 

Stephen knows this doesn't bode well for him. 'I may as well sleep and deal with this in the morning...' Stephen thinks before drifting off to sleep.

Beams of light drift down onto Alexander Halgran, who is now seemingly inhabited by Stephen Umber. Stephen, no Alexander woke up at this bright light and attempted to sit up in his bed only to find himself currently pinned by a large black shape. The large black shape raises its head revealing it to be a large wolf like dog, currently resting its large torso on his chest. Alexander almost has a heart attack from fear before recognition comes across him followed by another rush of memories belonging to the previous Alexander, who was who was very confusing for poor Stephen/Alexander. 

"Lucio…" Alexander whispers extending his one free hand towards the large dog, its eyes immediately responding to its name. 

The dog stretches its head towards the hand with a gentleness defying its large menacing appearance. Alexander now remembers Lucio, his dog who had been with him/ the old Alexander for most of their lives. 

"Well Lucio… this is all very confusing…" he remarks to Lucio more for his own benefit then the now slightly confused dog. 

As Alexander looked at the dog the doors to his bedchamber burst open.
"Prince Alexander!? Are you awake!?" calls out a young woman clearly a maid and clearly a little older than Alexander.

Alexander responds nervously, "Um… yes…" and awkward silence embroils the whole room before he realises his mistake. 

"Yes, I am awake, Maria" he says in a voice filled with new-found confidence and a slight tinge of bravado attempting to mimic the old Alexander, "Why have you burst into my room so rudely? What is going on?"

Slightly breathless Maria responds quickly stammering slightly, "The king, his majesty, has summoned you, your highness and the princes to the throne room."

Maria draws a deep breath before calmly continuing, "I do not know why he summons, only that you only have a very short amount of time to be present."

Numerous thoughts rush through Alexander's head as he considers the possibilities, the king, as everyone knows, isn't far from death, this could be an announcement relating to his inheritance. Alexander feels his palms become sweaty as he gently but also quickly shoves the hulking form of Lucio off of him. 

"Leave now" he orders hurriedly to Maria, and as soon as she leaves he rushes around the room attempting to use his memories to find his clothes and remember how exactly some of the more complex, unusual and ceremonial articles go on. 

After getting fully dressed he fumbles with his sword belt attempting to correctly attach his sabre. 

"Stay Lucio, you can't come with me" he quickly says to the confused dog which has been watching him from his bed this whole time, before rushing out of the room and towards the throne room. 

Almost running through the corridors Alexander finds himself almost bumping into many of the servants going about their morning duties. Eventually he reaches the large foyer to the throne room where he can see his siblings all patiently waiting seemingly having been given more notice than him.

"Ah, Alexander, you have finally arrived" quietly calls Percible in a snickering voice, his thin body and dark complexion making him look the part of the schemer that he is. Percible the second prince had earned his fame as had their older brother and Alexander during the Great Magic War, Percible as a cunningly backstabbing diplomat. 

'Wait!' thinks Alexander, 'Magic!? That exists here!? What is this Dungeons and Dragons!?'. 

Alexander had many fond memories of Dungeons and Dragons from his previous life, he was 13 when first edition had been released, and he had loved it despite that early version's numerous flaws. Now as Alexander compared what he remembered about the world of Dungeons and Dragons and this new place he was in the similarities were striking. Most notably the existence of dwarves, elves and goblins, each of these races having been important in the Great Magic War, when humanity had pushed for more territory invading each of those races.

A deep and strong voice reached Alexander's ears, "uh, brother you are here. I do wish father is well" when Alexander looked towards the stoic man who was the source of his voice he saw his eldest brother, first prince of Halgran, Ildan, a famed military leader. 
"Hello brothers, do either of you know why father has called us?" Alexander politely responds, to which Percible just shrugs and Ildan shakes his head looking at the ground with concern.

The large doors of the throne room swing open, standing looking at the three princes stands the king's advisor, Darius.

"Come now, princes, the king will not be awake long" Darius says quickly before immediately turning around and walking down the long length of the throne room.

Waiting down the far end of the throne room upon a throne of massive proportions covered in copious amounts of gold that raises him far above everyone else in the room. The trio of princes quickly follow the adviser and each knelt in front of the large throne. Now closer to the throne Alexander noticed an old and wizened man sitting just behind the throne, 'this man is the wizard working to keep my father alive' thinks Alexander.

"Welcome my sons" says the king in a high reedy voice week from age and disease, "I have called you hear today because I fear for my kingdom, and for you my sons. For three generations only one prince has been present for the death of the previous king, and during this time our great kingdom has flourished. And yet here we are, on the brink of repeating the scenario that destroyed this city five generations ago. As such, to any of you my sons, who are willing to renounce your inheritance I will grant a governorship over part of the new and prosperous lands each of you had a hand in cleansing of the goblin filth."

Alexander realizing this is the exact opportunity he has been looking for to save his life faced with an impending war immediately shouts, "My lord father, I will renounce my title of prince and accept your offer, I have no intentions upon the throne."

The king's smile grows, only one more of his sons needs to accept his offer now and the kingdom will be saved from ruin.

"Father", a snickering voice calls out, "I will not be denied my birth right to fight for the crown, if my brothers wish to give it to me, then that will be fine." Concludes Percible.

The king appears to visibly age and peers over to Ildan a last glimmer of hope burning in his eyes, "Ildan, what about you my son?" he asks deeply concerned.

Ildan sighs heavily, a deep burden resting upon him, "father, I am beloved by the people, a hero of the war. I could not in good conscience leave the kingdom to Percible. Our traditions exist in order to choose the strongest king."

The king's visage grows dark, he slumps back into his throne, wrinkles appearing to grow on his face. After some time of just looking up at the portraits of previous kings and paintings of battle scenes on the ceiling he finally speaks again, "Alexander, you are no longer a prince of this realm, but you are now baron of the town of Sapphire Lake. Take with you fifty thrones of gold and choose an advisor from the Presidium, a clerk should do. Also, Mondaeus will go with you." 

The weakened king then turns to Darius, "see to it that all of this is done and that Alexander leaves on a river galley tomorrow." Turning away from Darius back towards his sons he concludes saying, "my kingdom, my life's achievement will be destroyed but so be it. Leave now, and you who are still princes do not look at me again until… until I am in my coffin."

Alexander is the first to rise and bow quickly leaving the throne room.

A talented Engineer reborn into a classic fantasy world? The sky's the limit in this New World Of Steel! At least for now, after all, I doubt a human lifetime is long enough to develop space flight from a feudal society... or is it!? Find out as the story progresses.

This is my first novel, and I honestly hope the quality will be acceptable, we will see I guess.

When Sally first learned that Kylie Finch would be the second lead, she wasn't sure what to think of it. Before Sally had signed her contract, Miller had promised her that the second lead actress would be played by a veteran actor. Unfortunately, she had not insisted that it be put to paper, so there was nothing she could do. If she tried to quit at this stage, there was no doubt in her mind that Miller would sue her – and he would win.
The first strike against Kylie was that she came with a bag full of scandal. Now that she was attached to this film, everyone involved with the film now had a bit of Kylie's taint to carry around with them. In the future, whenever the press interviewed them, they would inevitably want to talk about Kylie.
Sally also doubted Kylie's ability to act. Even after watching The Tea Maiden, she had her doubts. It was one thing to play one role, let alone two. A role like that, she believed, could only be done properly by an A-list actress. Furthermore, from some of the things she'd heard about Kylie, she doubted that they'd get along.
 For a veteran actor like Sally, she knew that, if her partner couldn't co-operate well with her, filming would slow down to a grueling pace. Today though, Kylie had acted perfectly, and Sally's worries began to dissipate slowly.
The director shouted, "Cut." and everything stopped. Kylie sighed and walked to the lounge that had been arranged behind the set. Once she was seated, Faith opened an insulated pot and poured out a cup of sweet soup. She smiled and said, "Lucy cooked sugar and pear soup for you. It's good for your lungs, and it tastes delicious."
Kylie took a sip of it, and then she turned to Faith. "Wow," she said. "It really does taste good. Give it a try."
"Lucy cooked it for you," Faith replied. "I wouldn't dare to eat any..."
"Come on," Kylie laughed as she stood up. "I need to go to the restroom. Have a bit while I'm gone."
Faith put the lid on the soup and said, "I will go with you."
"I am a big girl," Kylie sighed. "You can wait for me here."
"Alright," Faith replied.
After Kylie left, Faith thought about her needs; cosmetics, props, water, and protection.
Ethan was always reminding her to keep Kylie safe. "Stay alert for evildoers," he'd told her. "Kylie is famous now. Some people are jealous of her, and it makes them crazy. Be alert for traps."
Kylie entered the restroom, took out her mobile phone, and tried to decide if she felt like calling Ethan. Finally, she decided to call him. She knew that he was often worried about her wellbeing, and it helped if she checked in occasionally.
Kylie pulled out her phone, dialed his number by memory, and pressed the green button. The phone rang a few times, and as soon as it went through, Ethan gasped, "Kylie, is everything alright? Are you being bullied by someone?"
Kylie laughed and said, "I am good. Why must you always assume the worst?"
"If you don't need my help," Ethan wondered, "to what do I owe this call?"
"I want to discuss something with you," she replied.
 "Is it me you want to talk to?" Ethan wondered. "Or is it Stephen?"
 Kylie was astonished. She said, "How did you know?"
"Never mind that," Ethan said. "Just tell me why you want to talk to Stephen?"
"There is a strange lump on Sally's face," she explained. "I want Stephen to help her."
"Is Sally, your friend?" Ethan wondered.
"We are not friends," Kylie admitted. "We are colleges though, and I wish her no ill will. It shouldn't be a big deal. He lives under our roof for free. Surely he could do us a favor…"
"I let Stephen move into a hotel," Ethan said, "so we may not have as much leverage over him as we had before."
"Whatever," Kylie sighed. "I will look for other doctors."
Before Kylie could hang up, Ethan said, "I will ask him to call you."
"Oh, honey," Kylie gushed. "You are so good to me. I love you so much!"
When Ethan spoke again, there was an edge to his voice that was somewhat frightening. He only said two words, but they caused her arms to break out in goose flesh. He said, "Prove it."
"Don't worry," Kylie replied as she hung up the phone.
Kylie went into one of the stalls to take a shit, and she had barely ever farted when her phone buzzed. She checked the Caller ID, saw that it was Stephen, and read his message: "What can I do for you?"
"I wanted to thank you for your sweet soup," Kylie replied.
"How do you know I was the one who cooked it?" He wondered. "You were supposed to think that it had been made by Lucy���"
Kylie laughed and wrote, "Lucy isn't that good of a cook. You should know that!"
"Next time," he replied, "I will make you a pot of 'shit soup.' You'll never think it came from me then! Lol!"
Kylie said, "Lol. You are too funny!"
Stephen said, "Let's get to the point. As ever, I am at your beck and call. What do you need from .'?"
Kylie replied, "I have a co-worker who needs your help. She has bumps on her face that need to be removed. Because of her notoriety, though, she cannot go to a public doctor or hospital. I thought that you might be able to look at her."
Stephen said, "I will give you the new address for my office. We can work out a time for you to bring her in."
Kylie was surprised to hear that he had an office. "Did you open a clinic?" She wondered.
"I did," Stephen replied. "One of my friends helped me, and already, I have a sizable clientele. Much like your co-worker, until the word gets around, I am primarily treating people who are looking for anonymous treatment."
Now that they had that worked out, Kylie said goodbye, put her phone back in her pocket, wiped her ass, pulled up her pants, washed her hands, and returned to the studio.
Kylie sat down and took a sip of her soup. She thought it was funny that Stephen had figured that he could get away with making her soup and thinking that he wouldn't connect it to her. She turned to Faith and said, "Did I miss anything."
"Absolutely," Faith replied. "I just overheard Director Miller talking about you. He is very happy with your work so far."
"So far, everything has been easy," Kylie said. "In the next scene, I will have to battle Sally. I know that Sally has had some doubts about me playing this role. If I fail her here, there is no way that she will ever trust my acting ability."
The killer Sharon, who was played by Sally, had caused panic among the corrupt clergyman that ran the church. They reported false information to the King and said that someone had received the news that Sharon had already received the order to kill the King and get revenge for Barry.
The King was so furious that he sent the 6 Rose Knights to catch Sharon. Themis, who was played by Kylie, was the leader of the 6 Rose Knights. When they met, Themis and the King agreed that the clergymen should be put to death. Themis, though, wanted to simply kill them, while the King wanted them to be apprehended and sentenced to death in a court of law. 
As for Sharon, she was disappointed with the Royals. She said that someone needed to speak on behalf of the people, even if that person was an enemy of the King. "As long as that person hasn't committed a crime," Sharon argued, "they should be allowed to go unpunished."
The first scene they were going to film was a meeting between Sharon and Themis, in an abandoned town.


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A MODERN-DAY HYBRID ALPHA-VAMPIRE STORY

[SLOW PACE LOVE JOURNEY BETWEEN STUBBORN B-LIST ACTRESS HUMAN AND HYBRID ALPHA(WEREWOLF)- VAMPIRE ]

ETHAN PARKER, a hybrid alpha-vampire, struggling to retain his human form to pursue the most beautiful, strong, and stubborn b-list actress KYLIE FINCH who he happened met ten years ago during the darkest day of his life.

He promised to protect her, and he came at the right moment when Kylie was on the struggle, taking back what she deserves.

Witnessing her mother's painful death and being driven out by her father from their home ten years ago, Kylie became an independent woman. She entered the entertainment world to provide for her needs, but she still landed as an unknown actress. She portrays a rebellious character in front of them to prove her worth and strength.

Life becomes tough when even the man she loved for five years betrayed her for her step-sister; They accused her of being rude and unworthy.

Kylie learned to fight against those bullies and realized that only when she's strong, like a hedgehog, she can protect what she deserves.

Fortunately, a mysterious man appeared in front of her offering a marriage for an alliance. The man told her he would provide all her needs if she accepts his proposal, leaving no option; their deal went on. She became his wife, but he has his secret that connected to Kylie's unforgettable past. A glimpse of her vague memory ten years ago gradually unfolds.

Bound by fictitious marriage, she wonders if the mysterious man who became her husband was really her ally or enemy. Would she fall for someone who isn't entirely human? Would she accept him once she knew the truth? Discover the mystery, truth, lies, and deception inside this novel.


Special Note: A strong Female Lead paired with a strong Male Lead happened to be a Hybrid Alpha-Vampire King. It is a fantasy romance that talks about the trials and tragedy between two different individuals who meet each other and become a great couple who wanted to defeat their enemies. Some twists inside this novel have been fueled by mystery, suspense, revenge, and deception.

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CONNER'S POV;
" Mason she's smiling. Why is she smiling" We both close the back of the truck and race to the opening of the castle. Without another word or glance to each other, both of us to preoccupied with other matters on our hands. Mine being that the chosen love of my life is in a blue state literally and his preparing himself to die. With my secrets kept enclosed within  my mind I pick up her ice cold body and run into the castle in search for a doctor. 
   I don't know where he is and I immediately panic as warriors from my army began swarming me as if I was an intruder. Which they believe due to the fact that no one has ever seen my face except for the few that I know I can trust. Just as they were preparing to attack me the leader of the army showed up. " Don't touch him he is acquainted with the king and is seeking shelter as well as medical attention. lower your weapons you are disrespecting the guest of your leader." 
   Stephen moves out of the group of men and stands in front of me. " I said LOWER YOUR WEAPONS AT ONCE. This is a direct order from the king himself, DO YOU DARE DISOBEY!?" Stephen is my childhood friend and the only person I trust enough to tell him the secret of my heritage. The men look over me once more and noticed the glowing Sophia laying in my arms . I instantly transformed my face daring them to try and touch her and showing them she's my claim. Eventually they lowered there weapons after a very intense stare down and headed back to their post. 
   " Stephen I need the doctor to come to my room as fast as he can I don't know whats wrong with her ." Panic was spewing out in my quivering voice with the thought of loosing someone that I wanted, loved and adored. " Go to your room quickly before any men see you and try to kill you for trespassing" he says rushing in the opposite direction as me. 
   Running up the stairs at a pace inhuman I reach the oak wood doors of my bedroom and as gently as I can manage lay her on my bed. " What can I do please tell me what to do and i'll do it I promise. I won't hurt you I swear i'll never hurt you  just please come back to me please." For the first time in years I feel pain and rage fueling my sadness. All the years of pent up tears swell and bust the dam that covers my eyes. I only cry for her, that's how it's always been it has always been for her.....

18 year old Sophia Wilson has endured nothing but pain in her lonely life. Her parents abuse her and her friends abandoned her to fight for herself. However, running away from her problems won’t work anymore. Eventually she learns the truth of her life. But will she manage to accept it?



Project Burn the Witxh. It was the name of the plan to hunt Olivia. And yes, the 'x' is intentional. 

Bryce suggested it like that as to not offend the Wiccans. Starting today, Olivia will be known as the Witxh for distinction. The threads that hold races together were wearing thin. One wrong move and a war will break out. 

I had also known about the existence of the Patron Gods and Goddesses. For each race, the Moon Goddess assigned a Patron to help her guide her children. 

Shapeshifters are those who could shift into animals like us. Our Patron God was Howl the Ever Shining. Vampires worshipped Freya the Ever Youthful. 

Wiccan was the shorter and more gender-neutral term for witches and warlocks. Their Patron Goddess was Voodoo the Ever Charming. 

The Fae, which includes fairies and pixies, has Flora the Ever Fertile. The Merpeople, which includes the sea folk and deep ocean folks, has Poseidus the Ever Tranquile as their Patron God. Finally, the swamp dwellers, which include the goblins and orcs, has Grock the Ever Murky. 

While each race has different patrons, we worship the Moon Goddess as a whole. They are our Patron Gods and Goddesses but our creator was still the Moon Goddess. 

"We will meet with the werecats," Aaron said as we drove through the Safari. 

All the werecats live in the same domain. Unlike werewolves, the only canine shapeshifters, werecats have four species namely werelions, wereleopards, weretigers, and werecheetahs. 

"Babe," Stephen called out. "I guess this goes for you too, Lawrenceville. The cat folks aren't as open as us." 

"In what way, Alpha?" Lawrence asked and looked at us from the rearview mirror. 

"They have different beliefs than us," Aaron answered and sighed. "They live in a strict and conservative community and it's rare for anyone to escape." 

"They're conservative?" I asked. "What about the werepeople who have same-sex mates?" 

Stephen shook his head with a sad smile. "They're probably hiding or in prison right now." 

"That's utter bull–" 

"No cursing," Aaron warned. 

"I mean, that's stupid," I rephrased. "Our mates are our destiny, the ones who has the other half, or halves, of our soul. The ones that are meant to be for us." 

"We get you, babe," Aaron said. "But they're not as kind as us. They don't even dwell in technology that much. The only thing they have are radiophones to contact their high-ranking officials." 

"It's barren of hope in there," Aaron sighed. "I had a friend there who tried to escape once. They have a rule. Once one passes through the gate, they're free. But it was freaking hard. Guards surround every corner and the walls were fortified with thorns and traps." 

"How did your friend escape?" I asked. 

Aaron pursed his lips, "No. She's still in there." 

I gave his hand a firm squeeze and I smiled at him. "After our discussion, let's ditch that place." 

Aaron kissed me on the forehead and placed his face on my hair, sniffing my scent. "So soothing." 

I chuckled while Stephen followed him. They intertwined their hands on mine as we waited to get this over with. 

Since the Witxh had also been visiting their territory, we thought it wise to tell them about her. The Alliance decided that we should tell her since we were the closest and we didn't have any more choice. 

A woman stood in front of a white brick road that goes through further. She was tall and slender with dark skin and light brown eyes. 

Lawrence, a squad leader, was driving us and he stopped a few feet away from the woman. We walked out of the car and into the blazing heat of the nearby desert. 

The road was leading to a thick green forest and I couldn't wait to go there and relax. I'm not used to a humid environment and it's getting harder and harder for me to focus. 

"Good morning Alpha Aaron, Alpha Stephen, and Luna Klyde of the Gold Moon Pack," the woman greeted. "Welcome to Desert Jungle Pride, I am Roslyn and I will guide you to the mansion." 

"Okay," Stephen said. "Please lead the way." 

Roslyn nodded and walked inside the car with us. She said to follow the path and we've been driving for about 30 minutes until she said to stop. 

"Wait for a minute." She opened the jeep's window and roared like a cheetah that she was. 

Several roars followed her that made me clutch my mates' thighs in fear. The trees beside the road opened and revealed another white brick path. 

"Drive down here," Roslyn instructed. Lawrence gulped and followed the order. 

"Chill, you guys," Aaron chuckled. 

"You're here for diplomacy," Roslyn said seriously. "Don't let your fear linger or else they'll pick on it and charge at you." 

Lawrence nodded and drove down the path for a few more minutes. I saw a large gate up ahead and a paw sigil was on it. 

Roslyn opened the window again and roared. The gates opened, revealing a large Spanish-style mansion. It was orange in color and was as beautiful as a castle. 

"We have arrived," Roslyn informed before stepping out. We got out after her and saw three men on the front porch of the mansion. 

Roslyn joined the three, "Welcome. These are the Four Kings of Desert Jungle Pride." 

The man on the outer right spoke, "I am Gotto, King of the Werelions." 

"Danish, King of the Weretigers." 

"Khumalo, King of the Wereleopards." 

Roslyn was the last to introduce herself, "Roslyn, Queen of the Werecheetahs." 

She's one of their leaders? 

"My name is Alpha Aaron, my mates Alpha Stephen and Luna Klyde, and our 6th Squad Captain, Lawrence." 

Their eyes quirked after hearing the word 'mates'. Have they not heard of the same-sex mates? 

"It was curious," King Danish said. "Why I saw no female but it turns out, the representative of the wolves are… one of them." 

Roslyn cleared her throat, "Let us get inside." 

'Let's get this over with,' I said through our link before we went inside. I was going to stop talking but Aaron spoke. 

'Don't stop or you'll offend them.' 

'This place is more messed up than I thought,' I said after seeing the wrecked place. It didn't look comfortable inside. The mess was unbelievable. 

We passed through a courtyard where my eyes widened at what it landed on. 

People were tied to a pole outside. Their bodies were filled with bruises and wounds. They looked dehydrated since they have been standing there for Goddess knows how long. 

And on top of it all, they looked broken. 

Both my mates gripped my hand tightly. I looked up and saw that they were looking away but their jaws were clenched in anger. 

'Those people have same-sex mates.' 

×•×• 

Hello! As promised. Here's the mass release. Please do note that I usually update on a late night because I go to my classes and make projects or study in the morning. Thank you!

[ WARNING: This story is R18 and contains < Homosexuality > and < Polyamory >. Please refrain from reading if you are not comfortable with this content. ]

Klyde, a strange boy with a mysterious origin and has no memory of his past, became the mate of two newly-allied alphas, Aaron and Stephen.

As the three sought for Klyde's identity, they found their clues connected to the moon.

They ventured the world for answers, discovering something more about themselves and their mates along the way. Will Klyde find out who he is? Or will an evil force stop him before then?

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