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A Basket Of Fruits

A Tithe Of Blood, A Bloom Of Love

In a forgotten corner of a vampire-ruled world, sixteen-year-old Elira, a quiet shepherd girl, lives a simple life among the hills her days filled with tending sheep, caring for her younger sister Lilin, and sharing soft-spoken moments with Nicholas, the nobleman’s son and her father’s old friend’s child. What blooms between Elira and Nicholas is young love: gentle, hesitant, and pure, untouched by the brutal world beyond their valley. But their peace is short-lived. Each spring, the vampires demand a Blood Tax; a girl from each village is offered to serve at the estate of a vampire lord. When the cruel hand of fate comes knocking, Elira’s name is chosen. Though the lord originally asked for her younger sister, her stepmother—driven by jealousy and self-interest—manipulates her father, Mr. Smith, into sending Elira instead. The choice is cemented when Elira learns her father owes a blood debt to the lord, forcing her to serve not for one year, but for several. Torn from her home, her love, and her dreams, Elira is taken to the vampire’s cold, towering estate where she is kept alive solely for her blood. She is neither harmed nor seduced, but her life is drained slowly—physically and emotionally—under strict rules, cruel servants, and a master whose gaze grows darker with time. As Elira struggles to survive the punishing routine, small mercies shine through: the kindness of a quiet housemaid, a secret song hummed at night, and memories of Nicholas that keep her soul intact. But when a mysterious northern vampire lord attends a decadent party and sees Elira, he recognises something in her eyes, something that stirs memories of a girl he once saved from drowning. She is not for sale… yet he is not a man who is easily denied. A deal is struck in secret. And Elira’s fate takes a darker, more dangerous turn—away from one vampire’s estate and into the chilling unknown of another lord’s domain. A story of love, sacrifice, betrayal, and quiet rebellion, a tithe of blood, a bloom of love explores the strength of a young girl forced to grow up too soon, and a romance that dares to survive in a world ruled by monsters.
Ann_bookworm · 1.5K Views

A Mystic of Eclipse

The roar of the crowd was a living, breathing entity, pulsating with energy as thousands of fans screamed, chanted, and waved their lightsticks in perfect unison. It was a kaleidoscope of neon colors, each representing a different member of the idol group standing center stage. The air vibrated with anticipation and fervor, a collective heartbeat synced to the rhythm of the music about to begin. Behind the stage, in the narrow corridors that snaked like veins through the massive concert arena, tension buzzed like an electric current. May, the leader of the sensational K-pop group Eclipse, took a deep breath, steadying her nerves. The weight of the moment pressed down on him, as it always did before a performance. The world outside saw the flawless veneer—the charismatic smiles, the effortless dance moves, the perfect harmony. But inside, May felt the relentless pressure of being an idol: the late-night practices, the public scrutiny, the sacrifices. She glanced at his bandmates, each absorbed in their pre-show rituals. Esfar was stretching, his limber form bending and twisting with feline grace. Artemis adjusted her earpiece, her lips moving silently as she rehearsed her lines. Lilac, the youngest, clutched a lucky charm given to her by a fan, her wide eyes filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety. And then there was Flancito, the enigmatic one, who sat in a corner, lost in thought, his face a mask of cool indifference.Starline,the cheerful one knew that tonight was more than just another concert. It was a turning point. The industry had changed dramatically over the years, and staying relevant meant constant evolution. Eclipse had risen to stardom quickly, their debut catapulting them to the top of the charts. But fame was a double-edged sword, and maintaining it required not only talent but also an iron will and unyielding dedication.
_Diana_Sylus_ · 10.7K Views
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