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Book 1 of the Brides of Darkness Series

For hundreds of years, Calaren Town had been offering virgin maidens to fulfill their part on the treaty they made with the Court of Shadows to keep their small town under their protection. To be chosen meant death to the townsfolk, as there was no turning back to becoming a human again.

Upon realizing that her younger sister was chosen as one of the maidens to be sacrificed by their impoverished town to the thirteen demon lords who once ruled their land, Iris Scarborough volunteered to take her place instead to save her.

There was nothing exceptional about Iris, except for the secret she was keeping from everyone. However, even before she was taken away, Iris had already caught the eye of one of the demon lords.

Rumors say that Lord Kieran Fleurnoir was the personification of death. His mere presence was enough to suck the life essence out of those around him. He was also known to be one of the strongest demons of all time, who possesses extremely dangerous and powerful magic.

Taken to Asnar, a place filled with magical beings and monsters, Iris found herself enthralled and captivated not only by the place and its residents, but also by the cold and enigmatic demon lord, Lord Kieran.

Once there, Iris realized that Asnar and Lord Kieran himself were different from what humans thought them to be.

Loosely based on the tales of ‘Hades and Persephone’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’.

Tags: Faeries, Elves, Demons, Magi, Dragons, Saints, Undead, Nymphs, Female Protagonist, Kingdoms, and Empires.

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Brides of Darkness Series
1. Bride of the Demon Lord  
2. Bound to the Unseelie King 
3. Mated to the Dark Lord 
4. The Vampire Queen's Pet 
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Bride of the Demon Lord

Serafiel silently regarded the young elf before her, confusing Iris and her friends. They wondered what the demon priestess was thinking at that moment. Ryn was harmless and posed no danger, so why would Serafiel gauge the young elf as if she were a threat?

The tension in the air grew palpable as Serafiel's attention lingered on Ryn's every move. Iris and her friends exchanged worried glances, unsure how to interpret Serafiel's interest in Ryn.

"Is there something wrong with Ryn, Sera?" Iris asked curiously. She didn't think Serafiel meant any harm, but how she stared at Ryn made her uneasy.

Serafiel hummed as she hesitated before finally responding, "I sense a darkness within her, something I've seen before."

Iris was taken aback but worried that Ryn might be in trouble. She already released Ryn from the slave rune that bound them as master and servant, and she feared that there might be lingering effects from it.

Child of Darkness (1)