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 lantern's dim light flickered, casting shifting shadows across the cramped quarters. Yara stood in the doorway, watching the tense set of Val's shoulders, the way his back remained rigid.

He hadn't moved since she walked in, and the silence was starting to become annoying.

"Are you going to ignore me forever?"

She stepped forward, closing the distance between them until she stood directly in front of him.

His face was unreadable—dark eyes shadowed beneath furrowed brows, lips pressed into a tight line. But Yara had known him long enough to see the cracks.

She sat down across from him, leaning against the opposite bunk.

She waited for him to speak first.

Instead, Val exhaled through his nose and muttered, "I'm not ignoring you. I'm thinking."

CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FOUR