QuillMistress

[My WSA 2024 Entry novel! Please vote]



In a world where mythical beings have fallen into an "eternal slumber,"  a thriving underground market exploits the stolen essence of these dormant creatures. At its epicenter are dragons—majestic beings desired for their scales, organs, and prized eggs. The most coveted treasure of all is a dragon's name, a key that holds the power to control its very existence.

Dragon Lord, guardian of a clutch of dormant eggs, lives in isolation atop a hill, surrounded by a forest that veils his castle. He bears the scars of past betrayals, having been deceived by those who feigned love to steal his treasures or claim his head as a bounty. Jaded and cold,  he trusts no one, living a solitary existence. However, his solitude is shattered when a woman unwittingly stumbles into his life.

Yara finds herself in Dragon Lord's treasured den amidst a battle between the dragon and thieves. In a twist of fate, she mistakenly bonds with the dormant eggs, breathing life into them. Reluctantly, Dragon Lord allows Yara into his world, and their journey unfolds amid the looming threat of underground organizations seeking to exploit the dragons for profit.

As the eggs come to life, so does an unexpected connection between Dragon Lord and Yara. Despite his cold and jaded exterior, he finds himself unable to ignore her presence. Yara, too, cannot deny the pull she feels towards him, and emotions begin to burn beneath the surface. Together, they must navigate the challenges of waiting for the eggs to hatch, fend off those who seek to exploit the dragon and its offspring, and confront the secrets that Yara harbors—a revelation that could destroy everything.

In this tale of flames and gold, two scarred souls in a world where trust is a rare and precious commodity must confront the ghosts of their pasts. They navigate the dangerous currents of love and deception, protecting unborn dragons from a world hungry for their magic. 

Will their bond withstand the trials ahead, or will the flames of betrayal engulf them in the end?




A/N: It starts out SLOW, because I tend to get lost in the pages and be descriptive but once it gets to the action, it really picks up! Looking forward to growing with you all on this journey!!!

Of Flames and Gold

Yara stood in the middle of the marketplace, hands on her hips as she glared at the dragon. "Why are you doing this now?!" she huffed. "You're going to draw attention!"

The dragon simply stared at her, unimpressed. "You are the one shouting in the middle of the road," he pointed out calmly.

Yara felt her face flush as some people gave her weird looks as they passed by. She looked at the dragon and saw the small smirk on his face.

Yara's eyes widened when she heard a familiar name "Butterfly?"

She tensed, there was only one person that called her that.

she turned to see a man walking up to her with a large smile on his handsome face.

"Imar?" She said, unsure of if she was hallucinating.

"Butterfly?" he called out again, surprised as he sped over.

Yup, definitely Imar,' Yara glared at the man, who grinned right back.

"What are you doing here?" he asked, wide-eyed as he grabbed her hand.

CHAPTER FIFTY NINE