AndyB_writes

Born into a kingdom surrounded by enemies, Prince Aradon was destined for war. When he ventured into the Forbidden Forest, he discovered a terrifying secret—the ability to command monstrous creatures from the shadows.

With his newfound power, he crushed his enemies and became the most feared ruler in history. Armies fell before him, kingdoms burned, and no one dared challenge his reign.

But as his legend grew, so did the darkness within him. When he met Selene Noctara, a mysterious woman with an aura as dark as his own, they ruled together as King and Queen of Shadows. Yet Selene held a secret—one that would bring about the fall of Aradon himself.

As centuries passed, his name faded into legend. But whispers remained—that one day, when his bloodline was threatened, the beasts would rise again.

Aradon the Dark

The city of Caldris woke to screams.

The monsters descended upon the capital in the dead of night, moving through the streets like shadows, hunting the guards and loyalists of the royal family. Fire spread through the city, illuminating the chaos.

In the throne room, King Edric and Prince Aldric stood frozen as Evelyne entered, draped in black, her eyes glowing with the power of her lineage. Alec flanked her side, his bow drawn.

Aldric stepped forward. "Evelyne, this is madness! You don't have to do this!"

She laughed coldly. "You tried to kill me. My bloodline. And now you beg?" She took a step closer, her voice a deadly whisper. "You betrayed my love. Now, you will pay the price."

The king tried to call for his guards, but the monsters had already silenced them. With a single nod from Evelyne, the creatures lunged forward.

The throne of Vaelmor was bathed in blood that night.

When it was over, Evelyne stood above the corpses of the royal family. The people of Vaeloria, long oppressed by the tyrannical rule, gathered in the streets, watching in stunned silence.

She stepped onto the castle balcony, gazing down at the crowd. "Your king is dead! The Blackthorne bloodline has returned! And I am your new ruler!"

There was a moment of uncertainty. Then, a single voice shouted—Hail, Queen Evelyne! Another followed. Then another. Until the city roared with her name.

Alec watched from the shadows, a smirk playing on his lips. The girl he had once protected had become something far greater.

The Fall of Vaelmor's dynasty