The Rose And The Thorn

Genre: Romance
Author: Harley W.J
Chapters: 7
Status: Ongoing
Age Rating: 12+

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The night was dark and stormy as Isabella made her way through the deserted streets of the city. She had always been told to avoid the lower district, where the buildings were old and rundown and the people were dangerous, but Isabella couldn't help but be drawn to the place. As she turned a corner, she saw a figure emerge from the shadows. It was a man, tall and imposing, with a sinister look in his eyes. Isabella tried to turn and run, but it was too late. The man was upon her, grabbing her roughly by the arm. "Where do you think you're going, little girl?" he sneered, his grip tightening. "Don't you know that this is my territory?" Isabella struggled to break free, but the man was too strong. She felt a surge of fear as she realized that she was trapped. Just then, a second figure appeared from the darkness. This one was different, with an air of confidence and power about him. He strode up to the man holding Isabella and, without a word, punched him in the face. The man stumbled back, releasing Isabella from his grasp. The second figure turned to her, his face hidden in the shadows. "Are you okay?" he asked in a deep, reassuring voice. Isabella nodded, too shocked to speak. The second figure extended his hand and helped her to her feet. "Come with me," he said. "I'll make sure you get home safely." Isabella hesitated for a moment, but then she realized that she had no other choice. She took his hand and let him lead her away, her heart pounding with fear and excitement. Little did she know, this chance encounter would change her life forever.

Chapter 1: The Promise

The sun had just set over the horizon, and the sky was a deep shade of purple. In the distance, the silhouette of a castle stood tall against the fading light. Inside, a young woman named Isabella sat alone in her room, staring out the window at the garden below. She was lost in thought, pondering the events of the day.

Isabella was the daughter of the castle's lord, and she had been promised in marriage to a neighboring nobleman, Lord William. Isabella didn't love Lord William, but her father had arranged the marriage for political reasons. Isabella longed for something more than a loveless marriage, but she didn't know what that something was.

As she sat there, lost in thought, a knock came at the door. Isabella sighed, knowing it was likely her father coming to check on her. She stood up and opened the door, and sure enough, her father stood there with Lord William at his side.

"Isabella, we must speak with you," her father said, his voice stern. Isabella sadly slaps the door shut, asking for more time to herself in order to give more thoughts to the situation at hand but deep down, she had no intention to accept.

Chapter 2: Love’s Sweet Temptation Versus Power And Corruption

The next day, Isabella found herself wandering through the gardens, lost in thought once again. As she walked, she came across a rose bush. She bent down to admire the beautiful blooms, and as she did, she felt a sharp pain in her finger.

She pulled her hand back, and a drop of blood appeared on her fingertip. She looked at the rose bush again, and that's when she saw the thorn that had pierced her skin. But as she looked closer, she noticed something else. A young man was standing there, watching her.

"Are you all right?" he asked, stepping closer.

Isabella looked up at him, and she felt a strange sensation in her chest. She had never seen this man before, but something about him drew her in.

Over the next few days, Isabella found herself thinking about the young man she had met in the gardens more and more. She didn't even know his name, but she couldn't get him out of her head.

Meanwhile, her father was growing more and more

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