Read part 1: The New Guard 1 A dark fantasy illustration of Madrina , the heartless princess, walking through a grand obsidian hall. Behind her, the powerful Patron sits on a throne of jagged black glass. Shifting shadows, demons, and spirits bow in fear as she passes, capturing the eerie and supernatural atmosphere of 'The New Guard' story. The Mortal Daughter She had everyone, minor demon or spirit, jumping out of the way as she walked toward the obsidian hall. She is furious, and every demon that saw her knew their life is at an end if they don't clear the way immediately. She is not known as the heartless daughter for nothing; her cruelty and ecstatic delight in the suffering of others is well known. The demons called her a sadist—not to her hearing, of course. She usually sent them to get her mortals that she used to play and watch as the demon tormented them. Her name is Madrina , and she is just twenty-five years old. She walked on, hissing at an old spirit that...
A gritty underground fighting ring scene where Diego, a lean and focused fighter in blue shorts, faces off against Breet the Crusher, a massive muscle-bound opponent in black and red. The smoky club atmosphere is filled with a roaring crowd, captures the high-stakes tension of the duel for Benita’s honor." The Confrontation at the Club "Can we dance?" Breet asked the petite woman he’d been watching all night in the club. Her hourglass figure swayed with the music, her hips moving in a way that made him lick his lips and shift uncomfortably. Her face was striking—bare of makeup, which only heightened his interest. Her curves, accentuated by her tight dress, reminded him of overripe fruit, full and inviting. But when she looked up, his confidence faltered. She was a finger taller than him, her gaze steady and unyielding. "Sorry," she said with a slight smile, nodding toward a man at the bar. "I promised the next dance to him." Breet’s eyes flicked to th...