The Academy of the Red Caesar
By @João Péres
At the opulent Royal Academy of the Red Caesar, sovereign of the Seven Seas, young princes and heirs serve as political hostages, solidifying his imperial grasp. Cassian Valerius, a brilliant yet calculating philosophy student, possesses an unsettling foresight, instinctively charting the chaotic currents of ambition and power. He confronts a steadfast, duty-bound cadet, their debate revealing Cassian's grim predictions for the empire. Months later, as the capital succumbs to predicted turmoil and the Red Caesar's dominion falters, the cadet finds himself irrevocably drawn to Cassian's chillingly accurate wisdom, his unexpected courage amidst the chaos, and his enigmatic charm. With the kingdom on the precipice, their burgeoning connection becomes a fragile spark in a world consumed by fire and betrayal.
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Whispered vow beneath the elder tree
By @Leah Priest
Princess Leah, with her gentle spirit and auburn hair, finds her heart captured by Luke, a knight beneath her station. Their forbidden love blossoms in the ancient Kingdom of Fantasia, a realm steeped in tradition. Defying her father, King Leonard, Leah risks everything to meet Luke by the sacred Elder Tree, where a soulmate ritual reveals their undeniable bond. Their passion ignites, deepening their vow as the shadow of an arranged marriage looms. Leah must now confront her father, choosing between duty and a love deemed impossible, threatening to shatter the fragile peace of Fantasia. Can their love reshape a kingdom, or will ancient customs condemn their whispered vows?
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