Queen of Shadows The Rise and Fall of Aisha Toriola

Separated from human civilization by a magical wall, there was another world deep into the forest where magical creatures lived, goblins, elves, pixies, fairies were almost extinct and lived in hiding from the majority ‘The Vampires’. Vampires who were the most powerful creature, a world ruled by the Vampire King and Vampire Council, members of which comprised vampire sorcerers, sorcerers who had turned into vampires by making the contract with the pure-blooded vampires.

Werewolves who rivaled them in strength and powers, their sworn enemies lived separately between the magical world and the human world at the periphery of the forest, marking their own territories.

Placed on a high mountain was an old castle. The castle glowed with lights that night for the celebration of the Vampire king’s birthday. The sound of the celebration echoed in the entire forest. Even the hidden creatures came out to celebrate their King’s birth anniversary dancing along the path. The castle was loud with cheer, all the noble Vampires lined up to wish him, all the girls awaited his presence, they were all glittered up to impress him, today was the night he was going to choose his queen.

A carriage made its way to the castle, hearing the creak of the wheels, all the creatures ran back into their hiding place, the castle’s enormous gate opened for it to enter, it stopped in front of the entrance.

“Look at those fools. We arrived a little late, and they dared to think they have a chance against you, my lady?” The girl helped her mistress with her dress as she stepped out of the carriage.

“That’s the difference you fool, those useless fellows are supposed to arrive earlier to glorify ours.” Said the other one.

“Those low lives need to learn their place, the queen has already been decided, only the official announcement remains.” They reached the door of the castle. Once the door opened, a powerful presence penetrated the warm atmosphere. All eyes were down and the servants practically lied flat on the floor while the nobles bowed down to her presence.

Rebecca Williams made her way inside the castle; she was the daughter of the head of the Vampire council and the most suitable candidate for the Vampire Queen. At another part of the castle, there was restlessness; the king had disappeared from his own birthday party. His ministers dispatched a search team for him.

Adrian was the fifth king of the Vampire world, the kings reigned for thousands of years until they found someone more worthy of the throne, be it their son/ grandsons/ or further down the line.

Adrian’s ancestor ruled for 3000yrs until finally he was born with dark powers, the powers superior to anyone, the same powers which kept others away from him and all his life he faced loneliness. The only one that could enter his world, piercing the surrounding darkness, was Gabriella Blakesley. She belonged to a powerful ancient werewolf clan ruled by the female alfa; she was born with the birthmark of the moon, making her the female alfa chosen by the moon goddess herself.

When Adrian reached their meeting place, he found Gabriella staring at the full moon; the pixies were dancing around her; he smiled as he looked at his beloved, one pixy spotted him and stopped on her track, the others collided right into her and stabilizing themselves they scolded one another, then they all immediately bowed to their king, Gabrielle still hadn’t noticed his presence, he gestured them to leave quietly; they obliged and took off. He then approached his beloved quietly and hugged her from behind.

“Happy Birthday!” She smiled as she leaned her head back. He pressed a kiss to the nape of her neck, licking the mark, his mark on her. She shivered at the sensation.

“How? I thought you were too busy staring at the moon.” He groaned, breathing her scent.

She turned to him and leaned in to catch his lips in a brief kiss. He pulled her in a deep kiss, parting he rested his forehead against hers.

“I can’t do anything about this jealousy of yours.” She smiled, caressing his cheeks.

“I don’t ever get it, what’s with you and the moon?” He rolled his eyes. “Forget that. Here,” He extended his hand.