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 stirred before the first light touched the treetops, her breath misting faintly in the frigid air. The cold crept through her borrowed cloak, clawing at her spine. She lay still for a moment, eyes open, watching shadows shift across the forest canopy above.

Her heartbeat was steady, but it was too loud. The quiet pressed in from all sides—thick and unnatural. Not just silence. Absence.

She sat up slowly, careful not to wake the others, and turned toward Sky's satchel, where the eggs were bundled. The faintest shimmer of warmth pulsed from them, like tiny heartbeats. She reached out and touched the fabric—warm, but not distressed.

A few paces away, Farin stood, hood pulled up, arms folded against the cold. He glanced over as she moved.

"You've been tossing all night," he said quietly.

Yara blinked at him. "You were watching?"

CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY SEVEN