The Crown of Lies

For readers aged 16+

For many centuries, the Arid Dominion has been ruled by queens endowed with magical abilities. And constantly, the threat of abduction by the ruler of Tyndra looms over them — the evil, deceitful, and immortal King Eidolon, who wields power over shadows. Therefore, the queens of Arid meticulously keep a secret: every other generation, twin heiresses are born, one of whom must replace her sister if she disappears or dies.

Meren, or Mereneita Evangeline XII, is willing to give her life for her sister, Tebara Euteria I. Accustomed to living disguised as a commoner, she is trained to slip into the palace when needed and play the role of the princess. So, when the girls' grandmother, the reigning queen, dies and Tebara is to ascend the throne, Meren prepares to fulfill her destiny — to replace her sister on the eve of the coronation. However, she is abducted by the mysterious Phantom of Shadows, who seeks to use the princess's magic, unaware that he has abducted the wrong one...