Since the death of her mother, Nikita Azarova has been traveling with her father, who is an archaeologist. On one research trip, her father brings her to an ancient city of Angkor, where she hopes to get a sense of connection with her mother's birthplace. Instead, something happens when they arrive at the Lost City. Soon, Nikita discovers the secret that leads her to activate the Lunar Gate and plunge herself into another realm where gods and demons exist. 

There are quests to prove courage and friendship tie, the love interests that test the young girl's naive heart. Everything that happens to Nikita is out of this world -literally.

Daughter of the Naga

I clutched my bag closer to my side and tiptoed towards the chamber doors. My hands fumbled over the wooden latch and then pulled it aside. I held my breath as the doors gave a faint groan. I slowly poked my head through the threshold. No one was around. Then I slipped myself out of the room. 


I was careful not to make any noise, but my heart thumped loudly against my rib cage. I had never run away before. This was more thrilling than I had expected. 


"Where are you going?" a familiar soft voice spoke from behind me. 


"Oh, holy Jesus tap-dancing Christ!" I jumped and turned around to see Kesar standing there. She smiled at me. 


"Oh, Kesar! You scared me half to death!" I said, putting my hand over my pounding heart. 


"Forgive me, my lady," she said with a bow. "I'm just surprised you're already up at this dawn hour." 


"Er... I'm...an early bird...an early bird rises early," I lied. 


Chapter 11