Death before Dawn

In a kingdom of crowns and conspiracies, blood stains more than just steel. Far to the east, where thrones are won through deception and kept by force, a young queen rules with a rare blend of compassion and ruthlessness. Loved by her people but surrounded by enemies in noble robes, she entrusts her life to five royal guards — warriors she raised like her own. But the kingdom whispers of something darker. A masked assassin stalks the elite, leaving behind a chilling message at every scene: "Death was here." Damian was never meant to be part of this kingdom. Sold into slavery, trained in swordsmanship by a kind master, he wants nothing more than a quiet life. But when his master is brutally murdered by the mysterious killer, Damian finds himself thrust into a storm of secrets, vengeance, and twisted loyalty. As he seeks the truth, he uncovers a terrifying pattern: every royal victim had ties to a growing rebellion… and every sign points to the assassin being more than a man. But power hides behind masks — and the greatest danger lies not in the shadows… … but on the throne itself. In a land where loyalty is a weapon and truth is a threat, Damian must choose: Serve either the king or Serve the Queen. It cannot be both. Uncover the lies. Or become the next name carved in blood.