Maximus emerged from his hiding spot, his eyes fixed intently on Golden."Golden, what's going on? What are these Everlong gates the Oracle spoke of?"Golden's expression turned grave, his eyes clouding with concern."Maximus, the Everlong gates are a portal to unknown dimensions. It's guarded by two huge obsidian black gates, and the beings in these dimensions... they're far more powerful than us."Maximus's brow furrowed, his mind racing with questions."Unknown dimensions? What do you mean? And why are these beings so powerful?"Golden hesitated, as if choosing his words carefully."The dimensions beyond the Everlong gates are realms of immense energy and magic. The beings that inhabit them are ancient and wise, with powers beyond our understanding."Maximus's eyes widened, his imagination running wild with the possibilities."And Marcus wants to open this portal? Why? What could he possibly gain from unleashing such power?"Golden's voice dropped to a whisper, his words laced with

Black Heart stood on the rooftop, his eyes fixed on the city below. He knew that Kenju was still out there, plotting his next move. He needed someone with the skills and power to track him down.He pulled out his phone and dialed a number. "Erik, my son. I need your help."The voice on the other end was deep and menacing. "Father, what's the mission?""Kenju, the man who escaped us earlier. I need you to track him down and bring him to me."Erik's laughter was cold and mirthless. "I'm on it, Father. But I'll need something in return."Black Heart smiled, knowing his son's thirst for power. "The more you kill, the stronger you'll become. And I'll make sure you're rewarded."Erik's voice was eager. "I'll leave now. And Father?""Yes?""Tell me about this Kenju. What makes him so special?"Black Heart's eyes narrowed. "He's a powerful foe, Erik. But with your skills and my powers, I know we can take him down."The line went dead, and Black Heart knew that Erik was on his way. He gazed ou

The snow capped mountain that spanned the vista behind the palace emulated her mood.Moonlight streamed through the window of Simran's room in the north wing. She stared at the main entrance of the Kralj palace as guests climbed up the stairs to attend the ball. 'Twas the night before her wedding to Raul, the crown prince, her cousin. The celebration had dragged on all week. From where she was, she could see all women laughing joyously, as they delicately picked up their expensive gowns and climbed the stairs. They curled their hand warmly against their men's arms affectionately as they cocooned them with their wings on one side.Simran hated every moment of it. Since morning she had vomited five times with sheer disgust. She would turn nineteen the next day—the legal age to marry in the Kingdom of Wingx—a day Raul has been waiting for ten years.“You look breathtaking my Princess” said Nyles, breaking her reverie as she fixed the veil that fell to Simran's chin, with a golden comb at

“Are you mad?” Simran said and punched him on his back.“Shut up!, If you want to get out of here.” he said.He scaled the wall like it was nothing. Securing her in his arms, he jumped down to the ground effortlessly on his feet.Shocked as hell, she looked at him. But he was now running with her to the boundary of the kingdom. For the first time, she heard the screams and shouts of the soldiers. The palace has been alerted of her abduction. It was now a matter of time till they found her. They were Fae soldiers.“I think you better leave me here, Starlight.” said Simran.“They are going to be here any minute.”The man gave her a feral grin. With one hand holding Simran by the waist, Starlight leapt almost ten feet high and tossed her into the air. She suppressed a shriek for fear they would be caught. As the world turned around and moved in slow motion she found she was falling, limbs flailing towards the ground. But before she touched the ground, she found herself over the soft fur

Nyles came huffing as she stepped into the carriage.“Milady!” she said as she hugged Simran tightly. A smile broke on Simran's face. Nyles started fussing around her.“How are you?” she asked, examining her hands and her body in general.“These bastards didn't let me meet you for three days straight. I had to ride with that stupid woman Darla!” she grumbled.“For three days we have been riding constantly, stopping only for not more than a few hours to give the horses rest. My buttocks and thighs are numb. They ache and they are sore.” she said rubbing her buttocks.“I have never been subjected not this kind of hardship, Milady.” Nyles started crying.“We must go back to Wingx as soon as possible. I didn't know that Starlight was such a trickster, for a year, how could he stay like Starlight?” she said with a frown pulling herself together.“Wait! I'm I making sense?”Simran started laughing.“I am fine Nyles, and it's good to see you.” then she looked at the fur she was wrapped with