
The Devil You Know: A Saint's Bargain
By David Black
Synopsis
Seraphina, the celebrated Saint Cecilia, is humanity's last hope against the encroaching shadows unleashed by the enigmatic Lord Valerius, ruler of the Obsidian Citadel. Bound by a divine pact, Seraphina must either purify the tainted lands or strike a bargain with the darkness itself. Sir Kaelan, a paladin consumed by his duty to protect her, sees the world in stark black and white, oblivious to the nuances of Seraphina's struggle. But Valerius, masquerading as the charismatic benefactor, Mr. Valentine, infiltrates the Order, weaving a web of temptation and impossible choices around Seraphina. He offers not dominion, but a desperate hope: a way to heal the land without sacrificing everything she holds dear, at the cost of her soul.
Chapters
The Weight of Light
12 min read
The Paladin's Vow
11 min read
Mr. Valentine's Arrival
12 min read
Whispers in the Library
14 min read
Kaelan's Suspicion
14 min read
The Tainted Spring
14 min read
Valentine's Offer
12 min read
A Moment of Weakness
12 min read
Kaelan's Discovery
15 min read
The Accusation
13 min read
A Glimpse of Darkness
13 min read
The Bargain Begins
12 min read
Healing Touch
13 min read
The Knight's Despair
12 min read
A Night Under the Stars
16 min read
The Sacrifice
15 min read
Kaelan's Intervention
13 min read
The Duel of Light and Shadow
11 min read
A Soul Divided
15 min read
The Price of Salvation
12 min read