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Illusional Reality
by
Karina Kantas
Apr 8th - Apr 15th
Illusional Reality romantic
fantasy.
‘Romance, Magic, Action…Illusional Reality has
it all.’ Emily Woodmansee
Nobody expects to stare death in the face only
to find out your entire life is a lie. Rescued by Salco, marketing executive
Becky finds herself in an unknown magical world filed with happy people that
try to forget their land is on the brink of destruction.
Becky will soon learn that her arrival is no
accident. If learning that she is Thya, the heir of the enchanting land isn’t
enough, she’s then told that an Oracle prophesied that she will save the gentle
Tsinians from slavery and domination by Darthorn, the Warlord of Senx.
It is at a festival where she is introduced to
the Tsinian council and her kinsmen, that she learns the whole truth. The
council are so certain that a union between Darthorn’s son, Kovon and Thya will
create peace between the two lands. However, Darthorn has plans for Tsinia as
does Kovon for Thya and neither are good.
Although her future has been planned and if she
is to save Tsinia she must marry Kovon, Thya gives her heart to another. A love
that is forbidden and dangerous.
Illusional Reality is a story about hope,
courage, love and sacrifice.
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Preparations were under way for Thya's
arrival. They had been expecting her since the writing of the first Oracle long
ago. Omad, the head of the council, made sure everyone knew of her coming, for
it was his task to prepare his people for the arrival of their princess. He'd
left strict instructions that no one witness the arrival, or approach until he
had conversed with her himself. It was his duty to inform Thya who she was, and
of her destiny.
He felt anxious and nervous, yet not for
himself. Tsinia was his home; but to an outsider, a human, it might seem like a
mystical, dreamlike place. How was he to make her understand? Would she listen,
and most importantly would she believe him? Too much was at stake. He could not
fail. The fate of Tsinia lay in his hands.
Omad stretched and rubbed the back of
his neck as he pondered over his revised speech. Would it be too much for her
to take in? He nodded his head, feeling happy with his decision to inform her
of her true identity. Telling her about the prophecy could wait. He didn't
relish that task.
Omad looked around the gold leaf
covered throne room. Soon she would take her rightful place among her people
and they would once again have a ruler, removing the burden from the Tsinian
council. He clenched his trembling, clammy hands. He had been preparing for
this moment since being appointed head, long ago.
***
His election had been a cause for
celebration, the start of planned preparations to bring their queen home.
The council comprised of twelve elected
Tsinians, those held in the highest regard. The head of the council was seated
centrally in a semicircle of chairs, his seat raised so there could be no doubt
of who was in charge. Council business was held in the Escos on the border of
their land. Meetings were not open, and only by appointment could citizens
address the council.
Omad sighed, remembering the feast held
in his honour, the one time he had felt truly scared. The nomination was in
recognition, yet to be chosen for a task with repercussions that could destroy
Tsinia's peaceful existence was something he wished hadn't been entrusted to
him.
There was much excitement and discussion
about how Thya would become the saviour of them all, how her return would cause
the warlord's demise.
The Tsinians lived by the words of the
Oracle, and although there was no indication of how Thya would save Tsinia from
Darthorn's domination, the people felt as though their troubles were over. They
were so confident that for the first time in the history of their great land an
Oracle was ignored.
Omad shivered as he recalled Athron
confronting the council with the latest reading. Were they wrong to ignore the
warning?
The Oracles were written upon ancient
scrolls. It was a riddle that only a Zenith could read, for it was they who
wrote them. The generations of Zeniths were male; born with the gift of Sight.
Omad remembered being awoken from his
sleep by a very anxious Athron. He demanded the council assemble at once, and
as a valued Tsinian, Omad took the urgency seriously.
“I would not have removed you from your
slumber if I did not consider this to be of consequence,” Athron announced when
the council had convened.
“Continue,” Omad said.
“The Oracle proclaims a warning.”
Omad, suddenly wide-awake, frowned.
“Good Athron, decipher.”
Athron nodded and unrolled the scroll.
“Not all will come to pass and though the saviour will return, she will not be
delivered.”
The council whispered among themselves.
“Rephrase,” Omad said.
“Our lady will return. Regardless, she
will not be whom you expect. The matrimony will not be entered upon. There is
no alliance. For tis written so it will be.”
“Nonsense,” Tasarc retorted. “Tis
ludicrous. The alliance is not established. All that is required is our lady's
sign.”
“And what if she does not sign?” Athron
said.
Omad rose from his seat. There was
silence. “I sympathise with your anxiety, Athron. We all are concerned with our
future. However, as our good friend Tasarc remarked, the alliance will precede.
As for our lady not receiving us, tis her duty as princess of Tsinia to aid her
kinsmen. I am confident that once she returns, all will be well. Do not
distress.” Omad then reseated.
Athron continued, “I pray you are
accurate. The fact is the Oracles have never been unjust. Do not shut your eyes
to the truth.”
Athron had spoken out of turn and Omad
had to show strength in front of his peers. He stood abruptly from his seat.
“Tis proper you have brought this to our attention. You will retire,” he ordered.
Only Athron did not turn to leave. “You
sight only what you want. Free your eyes!”
“Silence,” Omad growled.
The council gasped with dismay, for they
had never before heard Omad raise his voice.
“Dare you judge me? I will not justify
myself to you.” He then lowered his voice. “Athron, I hold you in the highest
esteem. Be assured we will review the Oracle and rule on the correct outcome.
Depart—now.”
Athron left, yet he was not satisfied.
He spoke his thoughts aloud, “By the name of Zenith, I am compelled for them to
listen. It will be taken earnestly.”
Deciding on his next action, he called
upon Nimas, the wise one. If anyone had a hold over the council, it was Nimas.
Nimas listened intently as Athron read
him the Oracle.
“And Omad expressed?” Nimas quizzed.
“Omad declared the council would review
the issue, only I judge they do not take the Oracle earnestly.”
“Are you confident of this, Athron?”
“I am, Nimas. I am hoping you could
converse with Omad, press him on the urgency. It will be a grave error if the
Oracle is ignored.”
“Athron, I have taken heed. Nonetheless,
I concur with Omad. The contract between our two nations is almost complete. I
am certain you misread the interpretation.”
“Will not one heed me?” Athron shouted
in dismay. “There will not be an alliance. Tis not the means. Since when has an
Oracle been false?”
Nimas sighed. “Omad is the
appointed one. He alone has planned for adjustments. If, as you state, it does
not come to pass, I am certain Omad can resolve the issue. Athron, I am weary.
I will rest, go you to the door.”
Nimas left the agitated Athron alone.
It was the first time the Oracles had
been ignored and Athron felt as though he had shamed the name of Zenith.
Perhaps he had not explained the meaning correctly.
Athron tried to reason with Omad
repeatedly, only to no avail. The council had made up their mind to disregard
the Oracle. They concurred that Athron, for the first time, had made an error
in his interpretation.
***
Now, as Omad waited for his princess' arrival, he regretted treating
Athron disrespectfully. Should he have taken heed? Only it did not make sense.
If the Tsinians' alliance with the Senxs did not result in peace, what was
Thya's calling?
Karina Kantas originates from the UK, but has
lived in Greece most of her life.
Karina is a prolific author and publishes in the fiction genres of MC
thrillers, fantasy, horror, comedy, romance and thrillers
When her imagination is working over time, she writes thought provoking/dark
flash fiction.
Titles to date:
The OUTLAW series
In Times of Violence Urban thriller YA
Huntress MC thrillers/romance
Lawless Justice Vigilante MC thriller
Road Rage MC thriller
Collections:
Heads & Tales Flash and short fiction.
Undressed Flash, poetry, prose
Stone Cold YA Supernatural thriller
Illusional Reality New adult romantic fantasy
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