The price of comfort

Veronica Hazel Fantasy

Della had always dreamed of exploring new worlds, but she never imagined her adventure would lead her into the heart of danger. The bustling train station in Vexar was supposed to be the gateway to a day of wonder and excitement, a chance to marvel at the Grand Monument built in honor of Reblen's enigmatic King Nikolai. Instead, it became the starting point of a nightmare.
As the train hurtled through the golden fields of Reblen, the friends' laughter and excitement were shattered by the abrupt arrival of stern-faced guards. With a single barked command, the atmosphere shifted from joy to dread. Della's heart sank as she realized the unthinkable—they had left their passports at the hotel.
Dragged off the train and separated from their friends, Della and Evie were plunged into a world of fear and uncertainty. The detainment camp loomed like a fortress of despair, and every moment was a struggle to hold onto hope. But even as terror gripped her, Della couldn't ignore the piercing gaze of King Nikolai, the man whose favor could mean salvation or destruction.
In a land where every choice carried the weight of survival, Della faced a harrowing decision: submit to the ruler's will or risk the unthinkable cruelty of the guards. As she navigated the perilous line between compliance and defiance, Della discovered that even in the darkest corners of captivity, the human spirit could find a way to endure—and perhaps even to love.

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