Aurora Whitehorn
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BETRAYAL HEARTS, RISING FLAMES
Adventure Betrayed Hearts, Rising Flames tells the gripping tale of Alaric, a young man whose quest to save his beloved Elara's family plunges him into a world of betrayal and rebellion. Returning from a perilous journey with a rare healing herb, Alaric finds Elara married to the powerful Lord Riven, and his own parents brutally murdered. Broken but determined, Alaric rises to challenge tyranny and reclaim his family's honor.
Caught between his enduring love for Elara and a growing bond with Mira, a fierce rebel, Alaric faces profound personal and political turmoil. Mira's secret child with Alaric ignites scandal and jealousy, fracturing the family further. As tensions rise, rivalries among their children lead to devastating betrayals, including the selling of one of Elara's children into slavery and false accusations against another.
The youngest child escapes into the wilderness, where a mysterious mentor trains him in survival and combat. Armed with new strength and knowledge, he returns to expose the truth, uncover hidden family secrets, and ignite a reckoning that challenges the foundations of power and loyalty.
Throughout their journey, the ancient healing herb symbolizes more than a cure-it represents renewal, hope, and the power to heal both physical and emotional wounds. The city itself reflects the characters' struggles and triumphs, evolving from a place of fear and oppression to one of unity and resilience.
This epic narrative explores themes of love's endurance amid betrayal, the painful but necessary path of forgiveness, and the courage needed to rebuild trust and family. Alaric evolves from a hopeful youth to a battle-hardened leader; Elara transforms from a woman broken by sacrifice to a pillar of strength; and Mira moves from shadowed love to fierce protector. Together, they navigate political intrigue, personal sacrifice, and the complexities of family.
In the climax, truths are unveiled, betrayals confronted, and a fractured family begins the slow process of healing. The story closes on a hopeful new dawn, where love, forgiveness, and unity forge a lasting legacy for generations to come. You might like
Wake Up, Dream Boy!
Mr. Ben Having some of the poems in the first edition of the poem collection, ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts)’ published in several poetry magazines as High On Poems, Earthborne Magazine, Deadsnakes and so on, the author has ushered in the second, titled ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts) ---The Reloaded.
It is said to be ‘reloaded’ because there are other poems to be added to make this edition slightly richer than the first. With poems as ‘Out of the Box’, ‘Dad Loves Me’, ‘Heralding God’s Magnificence’ being published in notable poetry journals and magazines, the sequel is hoped to make an impact to the entire world, beginning with the readers.
The Table of Contents has the additional poems that readers, who have read the first edition, would realize. They are intended to look into general issues, family, gender, parental, religious (Christian faith), children, love and personal/motivational.
The aim behind this piece is simple. As said in the first edition, it is about entertaining, enlightening, inspiring or motivating and enabling people think for themselves.
Worthy of Note: The author believes that subsequent edition(s) of the work would carry the above-stated aim.
Her Crown of Thorns
Nelly God'swill Zara, a twenty-year-old struggling to make ends meet with two demanding jobs in the city's underbelly, finds solace in a secret sketchbook filled with bold fashion designs. Despite her meager circumstances, her imagination runs wild with dreams of luxury and creativity. That is, until she meets Ethan Maxwell, a reclusive tech mogul with a mysterious past and a penchant for secrecy. Ethan, who has built an empire through sheer determination and grit, is drawn to Zara's raw talent and unyielding spirit, qualities that echo his own guarded past. As Zara navigates the cutthroat world of high society and corporate intrigue, she realizes that wealth and privilege come with hidden costs and dangers. Meanwhile, Ethan finds himself captivated by Zara's authenticity, a refreshing change from the superficiality that surrounds him. As they grow closer, their differences spark an undeniable attraction. However, a rival from Ethan's past emerges, threatening to destroy their fragile connection and expose secrets that could jeopardize everything. Can they build a future together, one that balances love, ambition, and trust, or will the shadows of their pasts tear them apart?
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