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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

They eventually arrived at Azalea Town after a week of delay. They hadn't seen a human settlement for some time, but Iris could feel the heavy stare of the humans as they passed through the local market to replenish their supply before continuing their journey to Eldoris.

Most residents of Azalea Town were humans, and though their group spotted a few darklings in the crowd, they knew they were only passing this town as it was part of the mercenary route around Asnar. They paid little attention to them, but they noticed how humans here looked at darklings with reverence and awe, contrasting to what humans from Midgard would do whenever they saw or heard about them.

"Something is off with them," Chrysanthe commented, frowning as she couldn't pinpoint what it was.

Amelia nodded in agreement. "These humans looked like they were under a spell or something."

Azalea Town (2)