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

The dragon tensed as he felt something touch his arm.

He turned sharply to see Yara glaring at him, though the effects were dulled by how pale she looked.

"What?" he asked, eyeing her with curiosity, the woman was always an oddity to him.

He could never guess what was on her mind.

"Let me check your wounds too," she said, pulling at his arm to sit closer.

"I don't need all that," the dragon huffed. "I am a dragon."

She sighed, shaking her head slowly. He could smell her scent relax, good.

"How many times do I have to remind you that you are in a human body now?" she asked as she pulled her satchel closer and brought out a few simple healing salves and bandages.

The dragon couldn't help but think of the hallucinations, the shadowy figures that had mocked his failures. They had sneered at his inability to protect the ones he considered his, that person...

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY NINE