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Of Flames and Gold

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!!!
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Introduction to Strange Family Letters Xiao Ji: When you read this letter, your mother has already gone to another world with your father. Mom doesn't want to keep it from you, but in order to give you a healthy childhood, there are some things that she hasn't told you clearly, but now it's almost time for you to know. Do you remember those mythological stories that your mother told you when you were a child? In fact, the people and events in the story are all true, which is why our family is different from ordinary people. Mom has always refused to let you be too conspicuous, just to protect you, but now that Mom's master is on his deathbed, we have to rush back immediately to see him for the last time. Dangerous in another world, I don't know how long it will take to go out this time. Mom is most worried about you. The new school will start next week, and in a few months it will be your sixteenth birthday. There are so many troubles, but Mom will try her best to come back before that time. You should take good care of yourself, not bully others, and not be bullied by others. Juanxiu's small characters are broken here, and the rest of the content is replaced by a few lines of big characters with flying dragons and dancing phoenixes Girl, as a father, I want to spend some time with your mother as a couple. During this time, we should not disturb each other, and there is no need to teach you anything. I believe you can take better care of yourself than your mother. But the new school is not as good as your own. If you are bullied, you can use all the things that your father taught you one by one. However, remember to be careful before the "time" comes. We can do it in the dark. Also, if we don't come back by that day, the pendant my father made for you can help you solve the problem, but you must not open it before that day. Remember, remember! Before her eyes, her father's seductive and flamboyant face could almost be seen. Xiao Ji sighed and unconsciously touched the white pendant that was tightly attached to her chest. This thing had been worn on her since she was young, and she had always regarded it as a gift from her father without suspicion, but she never expected that there was also a mystery hidden inside. Upon closer inspection, she indeed discovered an extremely secretive clasp at the bottom of the pendant. However, just as she was about to open it, she withdrew her hand and glanced at the prominent characters marked by her father before turning to touch the home letter that her mother had just mentioned next to her. This letter from home is very peculiar, with a slightly yellowed material, but it is not written on paper, but on a leaf surface similar to that of a certain plant. Perhaps because my mother's master has been refining a miraculous medicine for a lifetime, even after such a long time, a faint medicinal fragrance can still be smelled on the thin letter surface, with a few lines of simple messages written in bold characters. Although she still had some doubts before, after reading the letter from home, Jin Xiaoji had to admire her parents' ability to keep secrets. Even though her father was as cunning as a sperm, she didn't expect her mother to be able to keep it a secret. The content of the letter is just as my mother said, the "White Bearded Master" who has been living in the story but has been constantly talked about by her is finally approaching his birthday. Seeing the last line, some of the handwriting was opened by tears, as if she could feel her mother's feelings at that time. Xiao Ji carefully folded it and put it in the drawer, locking it together with the letter from her parents. She took a deep breath and waited quietly for the arrival of the unknown life
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