fantasy
The Empire's Harem
7
In a world where humans, hybrids, and magic exist beneath the same sky, countless kingdoms rise and fall beneath the watchful rule of the Empire.
Kings and queens may wear crowns. Monarchs may command armies and rule their lands with absolute authority. Yet when the Empire calls, even royalty bows.
For centuries, the strength of an imperial reign has been measured by many things: power, wealth, magic, conquest and the size of the harem gathered beneath the imperial crown.
But behind the gilded doors of the palace, six men have been all but forgotten.
Beau Pityhon, a quiet and calculating serpent hybrid whose cold exterior hides a secret longing for warmth. Drake Firestorm, an intimidating dragon hybrid with a warrior's strength, a thunderous voice, and loyalty fierce enough to burn kingdoms. Aspen Snowdrift, the laid-back and quick-witted snow leopard whose humor conceals remarkable control. Peter Meadowlark, a sweet-natured, nervous bunny hybrid gifted with healing magic. Baxley Whitetail, a calm and swift deer hybrid who finds peace among flowers and growing things. And D'argent Clouddancer, an elegant dove hybrid whose clever mind and attentive nature are reflected in every note he plays upon his harp.
Neglected by the very Empire they belong to, the six have formed something unexpected within the vast, lonely palace.
Not quite friendship. Not yet family. But something dangerously close.
They share meals. Trade teasing remarks. Tend wounds. Sit beside one another when the silence grows too heavy. In a palace built to display devotion, they have quietly become each other's only source of it.
But nothing remains unchanged forever.
When the Empire finally turns its attention toward the forgotten men within its own harem, old wounds, buried desires, dangerous magic, and shifting loyalties begin to stir.
The Empire believes a large harem is the symbol of a powerful reign.
It never expected six neglected men to become powerful enough to change everything.
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