Book 1: Tower City Ch 3
Alala looking at her hand. As Venus gracefully moved through the bustling crowd, her presence lingered on the periphery of everyone’s vision. Her striking beauty surpassed that of every other guest in attendance, yet she remained a captivating enigma, unseen and ignored. To acknowledge her was to risk social exile, a fate none in attendance dared to invite upon themselves. Her allure was a paradox—stunning, yet repelled and despised. Mainly those belonging to the illustrious
Dec 28, 20259 min read
Book 2: Charis Prologue
(Note: This is only part of the prologue. The first half of the prologue I am keeping to myself. It reveals too much about the first book and its ending. I don't want to spoil it for anyone.) Prologue: Charis bolted upright in bed. Sweat clung to her face, her hair plastered to her skin. She was breathing heavily, coughing, unable to get air. Gasping, she reached for the glass of water she kept by her bedside and took a shaky sip. The nightmares were too frequent now. Always
Dec 16, 20252 min read
Book 1: Tower City Ch 2
Chapter Two: These seven families, basking in their unique grandeur, owed their affluence to the blessings of Vaneesha, the mysterious benefactor of their fortunes. Through her teachings, she had empowered them to master their crafts with unmatched finesse, transforming their talents into thriving enterprises. Gone were the days when the seven families humbly acknowledged their indebtedness to Vaneesha for her benevolence. Their gratitude had slowly eroded, replaced by an arr
Dec 15, 20257 min read
Book 1: Tower City Prologue
Prologue: Long ago, a mother gave birth to twin sons—Troy and Krie. Troy was born first and with his first breath inherited her entire memory: her legacy, her wisdom, the ancient history of their people. But as the mother slipped toward death, her second son was still within her. Krie received not her gifts, but fragments—distorted echoes trapped in death. From that ruin, something twisted was born. Later, from Troy’s bloodline, came Vaneesha. She was not human but made in th
Dec 13, 20255 min read
