"Ariella, blind from birth but retaining full memories of her past life, has learned to navigate the world by seeing through auras. Content to live quietly, her plans are disrupted when, at fourteen, she is discovered to possess Dragon energy resistance. Seized by a greedy noble, she is thrust into a dangerous new reality as one of the chosen brides sent to the dragon realm. With her life turned upside down, Ariella must not only adapt to the dragons' world but also contend with ambitious rivals willing to do anything to elevate their status and become the favored of the powerful Dragons. This is a reverse harem story.
A pale young girl lay restlessly on the bed, her face furrowed with pain as flashes of blood, knives, and a speeding car filled her mind.
Her eyes flew open as she gasped for air, her breath raspy. Her icy blue eyes greyed out devoid of light and stared into nothingness. Sweat had glued her black and white hair to her skin.
Ariella rubbed her forehead and sighed. These flashes from her past life came and went, occasionally recurring in dreams.
She could remember when she first arrived in this world- a helpless blind baby, dropped in the abyssal forest and left for the abyssal monsters that roam this world.
Avernon- a world where abyssal beasts, Dragons, and humans coexist.
"Ariella! Get up, it's time for the test." A voice called from outside the door.
Ariella's ears twitched toward the sound. Through her unique vision, she saw a human-shaped energy outline standing outside the door.
Seeing the aura- the only thing could perceive with her eyes- she responded calmly, already used to her friend's hasty nature.
"There's no rush. Even if we get there on time, the noble girls will go first, '' Ariella said as she stood up, feeling for her cane.
She found her clothes and her pale fingers traced the buttons as she fastened her top.
Her steps were confident as she left the room, fully familiar with the orphanage's layout.
She saw the greenish human-shaped aura brighten and knew Mary was excited for the big day.
To Ariella, it felt like just another day. She hoped her peaceful life wouldn't change.
She had promised herself, after surviving the bombing accident in her past life, that she would never return to her former profession as a killer.
She was very grateful to whatever powers made that possible.
"I will guide. We need to hurry," Mary said anxiously, clearly worried that if Ariella didn't walk faster, they might miss the event.
Mary was desperate to be selected for Dragon energy resistance. The alternative- joining the soldiers in the war against beasts- terrified her. She hopes to be picked for Dragon resistance energy. She doesn't want to join the soldiers in war against the abyssal beasts.
The sound of horse hooves and seller loud bargains filled the air, and sounds and scents from different directions flooded into Ariella's mind.
She could feel the liveliness in the atmosphere. Different aura colors fluttered about. Even the grass emitted beneath her feet.
She wasn't bothered by her blindness, her sight before brought her only pain and indifference.
As far as there was life in anything, she could see their aura whether good or bad.
She was dragged to the square, girls with of different, bodies, sizes, and ages. Gathered in a line, each spotting degrees of excitement and nervousness.
Today was a turning point for some and a disappointment for some.
In front of the queen was placed a large gray crystal, a castle guard stood beside the crystal and called for the girls to place their hands
"Next!" The guard shouted for the next person when the crystal didn't react. The girl begged to have another try but was removed forcefully from the square.
This process continued, reaching their turn, Mary's hand turned sweaty, Ariella sensed it and patted her hands in comfort.
"We are up next." Mary's tone sounded in a whisper. Holding Ariella's hand tightly.
"Ella, I am scared what if-" Mary's shaking voice was caught shut by the glance of the guard.
With trembling hands, she placed it on the crystal and watched it tremble and hum with energy.
"Pass. Move to the left." The man's flat tone, startled Mary awake, her eyes widened in daze as she moved to the left.
Her heart shook with excitement and she almost screamed out but remembering the occasion she suppressed herself, looking anxiously at Ella.
Ella with a calm mind placed her heart, feeling she wouldn't be picked but shockingly the crystal vibrated stunning her in place.
"Pass. Move to the left." The man repeated his words in a robotic tone, unaware of Ella's chaotic heart.
She followed Mary's aura color and moved towards her.
"We passed. Oh my. This is a life-changing moment for us." Mary whispered excitedly and hugged the dumbfounded Ella tightly.
Ella could sense her peaceful life at this moment was over.
Six years later.
In a mansion in the capital of Elyndor. A black and white-haired woman swung her blind cane.
She was covered in sweat as she swung the cane, the force making cutting sounds in the air.
Ariella practiced for an hour, her body soaked in sweat before she called in the maid to bring in her bath water.
Soaking in the water, she remember how she and Mary were whisked away by some noble under the pretext of adoption.
At the age of fourteen when they both passed the Dragon energy resistance test. It was then they were thrust into the world of nobles and knew the truth.
They were going to be sent to the Dragon realm as brides. In turn, the Dragons will give them mana stones to fight against the abyssal beasts.
A clear transaction between humans and dragons.
"I hope I can crave out the peaceful life I want." She thought out loud, her tone sounding hopeful.
"Ella! Are you done yet? I'm coming in." Mary's lady-like voice which changed after the passage of time echoed through the room.
Ariella was snapped out of her reminiscing thoughts. "Hold on." Her calm tone was heard by Mary, who frowned at being kept waiting.
Her eyes drifted to the wolf-dog, Ella's pet and guide.
White looked at the human in front of him and yawned dots sharp fangs making Mary move back from fear.
She hates coming here whenever this dog is here. "Ella. Come faster or your dog will eat me." Her panicking tone left her lips and she and the dog head gaze.
Seeing Ella coming out, she was stunned for a second by her friend's beautiful serene face. Her black and white hair gave her a unique look, with the laze covered around her eyes.
Even if Mary saw Ella every blessed day she was still moved by her otherworldly beauty and calm grace.
She snapped away from her musing and grabbed Ella's hand under the low growling of white.
"We have things to buy, you know tomorrow is the day we are going for the dragon realm." She chattered endlessly as she listed the things to buy.
Ella could only smile and follow along, already feeling mentally exhausted before the shopping.
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
Iris grew from an orphaned child to the adopted daughter of the Stewart family at age ten, finding warmth in her nominal uncle Vincent's kindness. Seven years later, she became his secret lover. When Vincent's engagement was announced, gossip spread about the notorious playboy CEO finally settling down. But only Iris knew the extent of his cold, two-faced nature. Iris fell for Vincent and, through tears, begged, "Marry me," only to be met with his frosty refusal. Defeated, she accepted a lawyer's proposal, sparking public excitement. Then, on her wedding day, Vincent pleaded desperately, "Don't marry him…"
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms once at peace. The kingdom of Salem and the kingdom of Mombana... Until the day, the king of Mombana passed away and a new monarch took over, Prince Cone. Prince Cone, has always been hungry for more power and more and more. After his coronation, he attacked Salem. The attack was so unexpected, Salem never prepared for it. They were caught off guard. The king and Queen was killed, the prince was taken into slavery. The people of Salem that survived the war was enslaved, their land taken from them. Their women were made sex slaves. They lost everything, including their land. Evil befall the land of Salem in form of Prince Cone, and the prince of Salem in his slavery was filled with so much rage. The prince of Salem, Prince Lucien swore revenge. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Ten years later, thirty-years old Lucien and his people raided a coup and escaped slavery. They went into hiding and recuperated. They trained day and night under the leadership of the fearless and cold Lucien who was driven with everything in him to get back their land, and take Mombana land too. It took them five years before they ambushed and attacked Mombana. They killed Prince Cone and reclaimed everything. As they screamed out their victory, Lucien's eyes found and pinned the proud princess of Mombana. Princess Danika. The daughter of Prince Cone. As Lucien stared at her with the coldest eyes anyone can ever possess, he felt victory for the first time. He walked to the princess with the slave collar he'd won for ten years rattling in his hand as he walked. He reached close to her and with a swift movement, he collared her neck. Then, he tilted her chin up, staring into the bluest eyes and the most beautiful face ever created, he gave her a cold smile. "You are my acquisition. My slave. My sex slave. My property. I will pay you in spades, everything you and your father ever did to me and my people." He stated curtly. Pure hatred, coldness and victory was the only emotion on his face. .
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
Belinda thought after divorce, they would part ways for good - he could live his life on his own terms, while she could indulge in the rest of hers. However, fate had other plans in store. "My darling, I was wrong. Would you please come back to me?" The man, whom she once loved deeply, lowered his once proud head humbly. "I beg you to return to me." Belinda coldly pushed away the bouquet of flowers he had offered her and coolly replied, "It's too late. The bridge has been burned, and the ashes have long since scattered to the wind!"