From the beginning, it was clear what Avara Latimer's fate would be. Since her birth, every aspect of her life has been planned with precision. Avara's life was one of pure indulgence, with the villagers showering her with the best of everything to ensure the god's favor. However, there was an ulterior motive behind the gifts, and it wasn't given out of kindness. Her island home thrived with life, and to ensure its continuous abundance, she was chosen as a bridal sacrifice for the malevolent dragon god, Kagran, who lived up the mountains. But with rations running low and some of the villagers growing more resentful of her privileges, she knew it was only a matter of time before she would have to leave the village. And just as she had feared, her worst nightmare became a reality. On a cold winter's night they come and take her from her home, leaving her to brave the unforgiving mountains alone - a whole year before the sacrifice was planned.
View MoreThe legends didn't do him justice - the Dragon God was even more beautiful in person. Staring at him, I could tell that beneath his perfect exterior, there lies a hidden strength just waiting to be unleashed. The Dragon God’s eyes glowed with a fierce crimson red, and his cropped black hair moved as if blown by the wind. The spikes along his fingers and arms appeared sharp and menacing, but he seemed like he could retract them with ease. If it weren't for the black pants he had on, he would have been fully nude, his muscular torso with the finest of hairs on full display.The winter wind howls outside, and snow swirls into the temple, creating a blanket of white around us. My heartbeat quickens, and I am able to perceive the slight twitch of his nose as he inhales my scent in the dim light. I can see the recognition in his eyes. He knows who I am. I can sense that he knows I was meant to be his from the moment I was born.I expected him to say something, and he didn't disappoint when
Even though I had heard tales of the Dragon God my whole life, nothing could have prepared me for the sight of him. In my mind, he takes the form of a massive black dragon with shimmering scales and a striking orange mane. My mind's eye conjures up an image of the Dragon God's eyes, capable of transforming any living creature into a lifeless statue, and his breath, hot enough to reduce even the strongest of men to a pile of ashes.It's dawning on me now that what I once thought was real was nothing but an illusion. It's possible that he's an immortal being with abilities beyond my wildest dreams, capable of transforming into a dragon at will. But there he was, the air around the man standing by the door crackled with energy, and I knew that he was the one I had been prepared my all life for - the Dragon God.I remember the night Thalon and I snuck out of the house vividly - I was only 10 years old at the time. It was something only we knew, and we intended to keep it that way.A sec
At the tender age of six, I was introduced to Thalon Krauss for the first time.The village had strict rules, and one of them was that I was never allowed outside the house. According to Mother Orvi, the roads were rough and rugged, with sharp pieces of glass mixed in with the gravel that could easily cut through even my shoes. As a naive child, I took her words at face value and believed her without question. She told me a lot of things. She tells me how the sky goes dark and lightning can sometimes hit people. She warned me about the rickety bridges connecting the cabins in our village, Levabonne, and the danger of falling if I stepped on them. She explained to me how the Dragon God plays a vital role in the villagers' lives, ensuring their safety and prosperity.And without fail, she reminds me every day that I must offer my life to the Dragon God and become a savior to our people when I turn 21. The thought of being afraid never crossed my mind because I saw myself as the one wh
I’m going to die today.My breath formed icy clouds in the frigid air as I walked through the falling snow. With every step, the snow piled up on my lashes, while the icy wind turned my hair into a painful whip that stung my face. My feet were raw and aching after walking for what seemed like hours. Left behind with no shoes, I looked down at my feet and wondered if they were already bleeding.I knew that running away wouldn't solve anything, no matter how far or fast I went. The scar on my knee was a reminder of the time I tried to run after they left me, a move that would horrify them if they found out, given their efforts to save my skin from any injury. Screaming until my throat felt raw was futile too, as no one came to my aid.Just a few feet away, the dangerous winding path to the Dragon God’s temple looms before me.The temple on the mountain looked like something straight out of a nightmare, with its dark, faded exterior looming ominously against the horizon. I take a deep br
I’m going to die today.My breath formed icy clouds in the frigid air as I walked through the falling snow. With every step, the snow piled up on my lashes, while the icy wind turned my hair into a painful whip that stung my face. My feet were raw and aching after walking for what seemed like hours. Left behind with no shoes, I looked down at my feet and wondered if they were already bleeding.I knew that running away wouldn't solve anything, no matter how far or fast I went. The scar on my knee was a reminder of the time I tried to run after they left me, a move that would horrify them if they found out, given their efforts to save my skin from any injury. Screaming until my throat felt raw was futile too, as no one came to my aid.Just a few feet away, the dangerous winding path to the Dragon God’s temple looms before me.The temple on the mountain looked like something straight out of a nightmare, with its dark, faded exterior looming ominously against the horizon. I take a deep br
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