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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

She flew higher and higher, reaching the clouds above the sky. When she went through a particularly thick cloud, Iris was surprised to see the clear blue sky on the other side. The contrast between the dense cloud and the vast expanse of blue was breathtaking. It was as if she had discovered a hidden world within the clouds, filled with endless possibilities and beauty.

She realized how beautiful this world was. It was just a pity that its dwellers weren't as outstanding as the world itself. Iris was so distracted by the scenery before her that she lost her focus and balance, easily swept by a gust of wind that knocked her off.

Iris screamed as she fell through the air, her wings frantically flapping to regain control. Panic surged through her veins as she plummeted towards the ground below. Her heart raced, and time seemed to slow down as she desperately searched for a way to save herself.

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