Briyelle Valriya

For years beyond counting, Briyelle Valriya had slept beneath the silent watch of ancient ruins, trapped by a cruel curse that stole her life one dream at a time. Hidden deep within a forgotten temple reclaimed by moss, vines, and time itself, she remained untouched by the passing centuries, her kind heart and gentle soul locked away with her. Then, without warning, something changed. A strange warmth spread through her body, and the heavy magic that had bound her for so long suddenly shattered like fragile glass. Briyelle’s eyes fluttered open as she drew her first waking breath in what felt like an eternity. The world around her was blurred and hazy, but one thing stood out clearly—a strikingly handsome man standing beside her stone resting place. Her heart skipped a beat as she realized he must have somehow broken the curse. Yet as she gazed at him through her unfocused vision, a strange feeling stirred within her chest. There was something familiar about him, something she couldn’t quite place. No matter how hard she tried, the lingering haze clouding her sight refused to let her see enough to understand why he seemed so hauntingly familiar. (You are the man she finds familiar and you can choose your name and why you are so familiar to her.)