Daniel Martin
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Whilst Atlantis was deep in his coma, so was Lina. The two had been unconscious for more than a day now, worrying everyone around them. "You're horrible," the Queen instantly said to her husband the second she heard of what happened. "Under my own roof, as well!" "My sweet, if I had told you my plan, you wouldn't approve of it," the King gently coaxed his wife, grabbing her and pulling her into his gentle embrace. He was worried she was standing for far too long. Ever since the birth of their child,…-
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When Atlantis suddenly passed out, Lina was disturbed. She quickly glanced behind her. The adults were engaged in a deep and private conversation. She was told by her Grandfather many times that only she was allowed to interrupt his conversations. Despite that, her mother would smack her in the face when she tried to butt into adult talk. Lina learned her Grandfather's words only applied when he was around. Even with Lawrence's presence, Lina was worried. Just this morning, her mother had yelled at her…
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Death was always unexpected even though it was the only certainty in life. There were the lucky ones who knew how much time they had left, whether it was by a doctor's prediction or the flicker of their own hand. Would they consider themselves lucky, knowing that death was near? Waiting for the end.? How could a timely death ever be so lucky? Atlantis crumbled on his own footing. Pain shot through his body, erupting like volcano lava. He suppressed a groan as darkness began to flood his vision.…
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Heroes sacrificed themselves for the greater good. Villains sacrificed the world for their personal gain. The two were more alike than they appeared. Atlantis grew up listening to Lina babble about the fairytales she'd read as an escape from reality. He'd listen to the journeys of the heroine who slain the villain. All along, Atlantis thought he was her knight in shining armor. He believed he was the hero rescuing her from the wicked dragon, not realizing, there must be sacrificed. Atlantis had been…
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There were not many people that impressed Elias, but Lina Yang certainly did. He didn't find her as charming as his employees did, but he saw her as assertive. He could see the centuries of selective breeding flowing through her veins, but her intellect wasn't something to be trifled with. At her wise and sharp words, he bit out a small laugh. "You know nothing," the King said to her with a slight sneer. Kaden knew that Lina had hit a nerve. He was always intrigued by how well she spoke in situations…
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"I knew this would happen," Elias remarked, his lips curled in amusement. He glanced at her white dress stained in red, misfortune hanging above her, and eyes glazed over. She appeared defeated by the events, as if realizing her fate wasn't in her hands. "I'd say it's a pleasure to meet you, Immortal, but that'd be a lie," Elias stated, his attention flickering to the man holding her tightly. Elias always found obsession to be interesting. The emotion festered from the chest, an insatiable urge…
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Gunpowder permeated the air. Bullets flew, blood spilled until her dress was dyed red like poppies. She didn't even have the time to scream. Pop. The silenced guns popped like glass beads falling. Such a tiny noise and so much damage. Lina remained frozen by the aisle. Panic ensued. Shouts filled the air, chairs toppled over flower petals fluttering in the wind, footsteps rushed onto the ground, whilst others dashed away. Guards filled the room in bulletproof vests, but to no avail. The only…
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When Lina was helped into her wedding dress, men slipped on bulletproof vests. When she clasped her necklace, ammunition was loaded. When she slipped on her bracelet, guns were strapped on. When she placed her veil in position in her hair, gun holsters were resting on the shoulders. As Lina stepped into her heels, men in black stormed out the doors. Something blue—the sapphire ring. Something old—the ruby ring. Something new—the dress she never wanted. Hair pulled into an elegant bun with strands…
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Lina's head began to ache. Atlantis' troubling words brought forth a memory buried deep within her chest. There, she finally saw features of the blurry face. A hand caressing her cheek, another resting on her lower back, she could see the memory unfold like a movie. "In this lifetime and the next, you will belong to me," Kaden swore. "Should anyone dare to separate us, the heavens will fall, and the ground will split. I will wage war with heaven and earth if it means to have you in my arms one last…
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Lina always admired the women that made sacrifices for the better good. With adoration came baffleness and then curiosity. She wondered how someone could muster such courage. She didn't know the answer to that until today. Staring into the distance, she saw the crowd of people. Servants quick on their feet, maids running about, butlers arranging the details, and planners scrambling to get everything ready. Flowers were withering away in the beginning of Winter, but the palace gardens were brighter than…
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