Wind Before the Storm

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Book by: Amy F. Turner

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Status: In Progress | Genre: Fantasy | House: Fantasy Realm

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ONCE UPON A TIME in a world much like our own lived a willful but kind princess named Catherine. Little does she know, her life is about to change forever. First, her father announces her secret betrothal. Second, on the eve of her wedding, Catherine is whisked away from her home. Her kidnapper wants something from her, needs it, yet she has no idea what it is. Could this rogue truly want the princess for a mere ransom? Or is there something more to the kidnapping? Something secret she must uncover... like the face he hides behind his mask? Like the meaning behind the strange dreams that plague her each night of a past that seems too real? Only time will tell…

Fantasy love romance mystery drama dreams

Prolog (ver.1)

In the Beginning

Submitted: February 04, 2017

In the beginning, gives us a starting point for our tale that in many ways could be seen as an end.

"With a love that shall not die 'Til the sun grows cold and the stars grow old." --William Shakespeare
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Chapter 1 (ver.1)

Homecoming

Submitted: February 12, 2017

The crown prince returns home triumphant from war.

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Chapter 2 (ver.1)

Betrothal

Submitted: February 24, 2017

King Drenar confesses to his daughter a long kept secret. Lady Catherine has been betrothed to marry since her birth.

"With a love that shall not die 'Til the sun grows cold and the stars grow old." --William Shakespeare
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Chapter 3 (ver.2)

Arrival

Submitted: March 08, 2017

Prince Zoran arrives at the castle of the young lady he has been linked to marry.

“With a love that shall not die ‘Til the sun grows cold and the stars grow old.” --William Shakespeare
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Chapter 4 (ver.1)

Summoned

Submitted: March 15, 2017

If the King Drenar has summoned her, Lady Catherie surmises that they have received guests to the Barazan Castle.

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Chapter 5 (ver.1)

The Nature of a Beauty

Submitted: April 01, 2017

Left intrigued by the first encounter with the young lady who is to be his bride, Prince Zoran seeks to learn more about Princess Catherine.

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Chapter 6 (ver.1)

Uncomfortable Breakfast

Submitted: May 20, 2017

Tensions abound during the breakfast when it appears Princess Catherine has disappeared.

“With a love that shall not die ‘Til the sun grows cold and the stars grow old.” --William Shakespeare
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Chapter 7 (ver.1)

Seeking Connection

Submitted: June 18, 2017

Prince Zoran attempts to get to know his fascinating fiancee better by finding common ground in which to relate to her.

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Chapter 8 (ver.1)

Risk of a Friend

Submitted: June 20, 2017

Princess Catherine risks the wrath of her father to help a friend.

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Chapter 9 (ver.1)

Keeping Secrets

Submitted: June 21, 2017

Prince Zoran and Lady Catherine strike a baragain.

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Chapter 10 (ver.1)

Mother's Wisdom

Submitted: June 25, 2017

Queen Yanara has a candid talk with her daughter Lady Catherine.

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Chapter 11 (ver.1)

Foolish Desperation

Submitted: June 27, 2017

Lady Catherine is stunned by the discovery of how to break the marriage contract to Prince Zoran.
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Chapter 12 (ver.1)

Search for His Quarry

Submitted: June 29, 2017

Prince Zoran and his men search for the runaway princess.

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Chapter 13 (ver.2)

The Promise

Submitted: July 01, 2017

Prince Zoran watches over his fiance and finds his feelings growing deeper for her...

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Chapter 14 (ver.1)

Closing Fate

Submitted: July 17, 2017

The eve of Catherine and Zoran's wedding is marked with a celebration with nobles gathered from all over the kingdom.
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Chapter 15 (ver.1)

Night Sounds

Submitted: July 27, 2017

The sound of music awakes the princess from her slumber on the night before her wedding.

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Chapter 16 (ver.1)

The Discovery

Submitted: August 05, 2017

The servants begin making preps for the royal wedding only to discovery something amiss. The princess is missing and in her place a stranger has been left behind!

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Chapter 17 (ver.1)

The Huntress

Submitted: August 15, 2017

The prince and his men seek to find out more about the unconscious woman disguised as a man found near the balcony of the Princess Catherine princess. They strive to discover what role the stranger
plays in the princess' disappearance.

“With a love that shall not die ‘Til the sun grows cold and the stars grow old.” --William Shakespeare
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Chapter 18 (ver.1)

A New Adventure Begins

Submitted: August 25, 2017

The prince and his men embark on their journey to find Princess Catherine.

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Chapter 19 (ver.1)

In the Company of Strangers

Submitted: August 30, 2017

Prince Zoran and his men along with Deanna stop at an inn to escape the storm...

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Chapter 20 (ver.1)

Stormy Arrival

Submitted: September 10, 2017

The mysterious man who kidnapped Princess Catherine has arrived to the desert he calls home...

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Chapter 21 (ver.1)

Awakening

Submitted: September 24, 2017

Princess Catherine awakens and realizes she is not home anymore...

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Chapter 22 (ver.1)

Horrors Never Cease

Submitted: October 03, 2017

Princess Catherine seeks her escape lost in the dark...

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Chapter 23 (ver.1)

Truth in Rumors

Submitted: October 12, 2017

The princess awakens again back where she starts but much has changed...

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Chapter 24 (ver.1)

Settling In

Submitted: November 12, 2017

Catherine's kidnapper reflects on how close he came to losing the princess and contemplates his next steps now that he has her in his possession...

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Chapter 25 (ver.1)

Confused Feelings

Submitted: November 18, 2017

Princess Catherine is enchanted by her surroundings...

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Chapter 26 (ver.1)

The Wastelands

Submitted: November 26, 2017

Deanna leads the band of strangers toward their destination.

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Chapter 27 (ver.1)

Exception to Every Rule

Submitted: January 14, 2018

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Chapter 28 (ver.1)

Welcome to Varado

Submitted: January 21, 2018

Prince Zoran and crew arrive at the desert town of Varado.

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--William Shakespeare
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Chapter 29 (ver.1)

The Introduction

Submitted: April 29, 2018

The master of the castle finally makes an appearance...

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Chapter 30 (ver.1)

Happy Celebrations

Submitted: May 07, 2018

Deanna gives a tour of the desert town...

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--William Shakespeare
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Chapter 31 (ver.1)

Nature of the Master

Submitted: December 10, 2018

Catherine awakens in the dark.

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Chapter 32 (ver.1)

Dreams of the Past

Submitted: December 16, 2018

Catherine seeks out her mysterious captor. "With a love that shall not die 'Til the sun grows cold and the stars grow old." --William Shakespeare
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Chapter 33 (ver.1)

Phantom’s Abode

Submitted: August 03, 2019

Chapter 34 (ver.1)

Rising Danger

Submitted: August 08, 2019

Androse notes vistors to the castle while the princess seeks out a new friend.

"With a love that shall not die 'Til the sun grows cold and the stars grow old." --William Shakespeare
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