In the magical realm of Lunara, a fragile peace holds between the sunlit fairy groves and the shadowy lands of the shadow fae. But when corruption begins to spread across the borderlands, shy garden fairy Elira stumbles into a dangerous mystery-and an unexpected partnership with Kaelen, a rebellious shadow fae outcast. Their quest to uncover the source of the growing darkness reveals an ancient artifact tied to the realm's survival and a sinister plot by a power-hungry sorcerer. As they journey through perilous lands and face impossible odds, Elira and Kaelen find themselves drawn to each other in ways neither expected. But restoring balance to Lunara comes at a cost. As the final battle looms, Elira must make an unthinkable sacrifice-one that could save their world but shatter her heart forever. Wings of Destiny is a sweeping tale of love, bravery, and self-discovery, where two souls from opposite worlds must unite to fight the darkness threatening to tear them apart.
The once-lush forest lay eerily silent, its vibrant greens replaced by brittle, blackened husks. Elira hovered just above the ground, her translucent wings trembling with unease as she surveyed the devastation. The air smelled of rot, a sour tang that clung to her throat. This wasn't natural decay-it was something far worse.
She knelt beside a wilting patch of wildflowers, their golden petals curled inward like clenched fists. Gently, she extended her hand, channeling a soft glow of emerald magic from her fingertips. The light enveloped the flowers, coaxing life back into their fragile stems. For a moment, they stood tall again, their color returning. But then, as if defying her efforts, the corruption surged back, black veins creeping through the petals until they crumbled to dust.
Elira recoiled, her chest tightening. This wasn't the kind of problem her magic could fix.
"Strange place for a garden fairy to be wandering," a voice drawled from the shadows.
Elira spun around, her heart leaping into her throat. Standing at the edge of the clearing was a figure cloaked in dark leathers, their wings faintly shimmering like oil slicks in the dim light. Shadow fae.
"And what's a shadow fae doing here?" she shot back, trying to keep the tremor out of her voice.
The fae stepped closer, revealing sharp features and piercing violet eyes. They smirked, a sharp-edged expression that didn't reach their eyes. "Investigating. Same as you, I'd wager. Except I don't kill plants in the process."
Elira bristled. "I was trying to heal them!"
"Well, you're not very good at it, are you?"
She opened her mouth to retort, then stopped. This wasn't the time for bickering. "Something's wrong with the forest," she said instead, her voice softening. "I've never seen anything like it."
The shadow fae's smirk faded. "Neither have I."
For a moment, they stood in uneasy silence, both staring at the decayed forest around them. Then the shadow fae extended a hand.
"Kaelen," they said simply.
"Elira," she replied hesitantly, shaking it.
"Looks like we're stuck figuring this out together," Kaelen said. Their tone was casual, but there was a flicker of something serious in their eyes.
Elira sighed, glancing at the corrupted forest once more. Whatever was happening here, it was bigger than either of them. And if they were going to stop it, they'd need to work together-whether she liked it or not.
After hiding her true identity throughout her three-year marriage to Colton, Allison had committed wholeheartedly, only to find herself neglected and pushed toward divorce. Disheartened, she set out to rediscover her true self-a talented perfumer, the mastermind of a famous intelligence agency, and the heir to a secret hacker network. Realizing his mistakes, Colton expressed his regret. "I know I messed up. Please, give me another chance." Yet, Kellan, a once-disabled tycoon, stood up from his wheelchair, took Allison's hand, and scoffed dismissively, "You think she'll take you back? Dream on."
It's true what they say about marriage: one partner's always happier than the other. ~~~ Julie's world is shattered when her husband, Ryan, reveals that he wants an open marriage. His reason: he needs a child as they've been unable to have one. Julie reluctantly agrees to save her marriage. The next day, Ryan returns home with his secretary, confirming Julie's long-held suspicion that their affair was taking place behind her back. Julie, heartbroken and enraged, seeks solace in a bar, where she meets a fascinating stranger named Luke, who changes the game. Julie confides in Luke over drinks, and he proposes a risky plan: he will act as her "boyfriend" to turn the tables on Ryan. Julie agrees, setting off a chain of events that will challenge everything she thought she knew about love, loyalty, and herself.
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"
"Sign the divorce papers and get out!" Leanna got married to pay a debt, but she was betrayed by her husband and shunned by her in-laws. Seeing that her efforts were in vain, she agreed to divorce and claimed her half of the properties. With her purse plump from the settlement, Leanna enjoyed her newfound freedom. The constant harassment from her ex's mistress never fazed her. She took back her identities as top hacker, champion racer, medical professor, and renowned jewelry designer. Then someone discovered her secret. Matthew smiled. "Will you have me as your next husband?"
Lucia Balstone thought she had chosen the right man to spend the rest of her life with, but he was the one who ended her life. Their ten-year marriage seemed like a joke when her husband stabbed her with a dagger. Fortunately, God is never blind to people's tears. Lucia got a second chance. She was reborn at the age of 22, before all the terrible things had happened. This time, she was determined to avenge herself and let those who hurt her pay! She made an elaborate list of her goals, and the first thing on her list was to marry her ex-husband's enemy, Alonso Callen!
"Mr. Evans, please maintain some dignity. Don't forget I'm your brother's wife!" Having caught her husband and best friend together in the bed, Elena wanted nothing more than to exact revenge on the people she once called family. She refused to be a pitiful divorcee and vowed to make everyone who had once looked down on her beg for forgiveness. And to start with her newfound freedom, Elena indulges in a one-night stand with a stranger. However, what was meant to be a fleeting escape turns into a nightmare when she learns that the stranger is none other than her husband's older brother! Would Elena be free from the shackles of her marriage? Or would the mysterious stranger make her life a living hell since he seemed to have a personal vendetta against his family? [The story is 18+ and involves mature content.]