Hide-and-Seek with the Shadow
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I had never placed passion above duty. I always knew that my hand was betrothed to the Crown Prince, and my destiny was to ascend the imperial throne alongside a sovereign husband. And I cannot say that the prospect troubled me in the slightest. But then came a single dance. A single glance into eyes as black as the deepest abyss. And just like that… I no longer belonged to myself. The tragedy, however, is that I do not belong to my fiancé. I belong to a man who remains utterly indifferent to me. What would a well-bred Essa have done in my stead? Endured and forgotten. What did I do? I seduced him. I humiliated him. And then, I fled. Yet, who was I to think he would let such an affront go unpunished? It all began on the day His Highness the Crown Prince arrived for the festivities in
Abstract of the book "Hide-and-Seek with the Shadow"
I had never placed passion above duty. I always knew that my hand was betrothed to the Crown Prince, and my destiny was to ascend the imperial throne alongside a sovereign husband. And I cannot say that the prospect troubled me in the slightest. But then came a single dance. A single glance into eyes as black as the deepest abyss. And just like that… I no longer belonged to myself. The tragedy, however, is that I do not belong to my fiancé. I belong to a man who remains utterly indifferent to me. What would a well-bred Essa have done in my stead? Endured and forgotten. What did I do? I seduced him. I humiliated him. And then, I fled. Yet, who was I to think he would let such an affront go unpunished? It all began on the day His Highness the Crown Prince arrived for the festivities in
439 comments
yelena03.06.2026, 00:35What a wonderful story ❤️ thank you very much for these emotions
olena-guida03.06.2026, 07:25Yelena, Thank you very much ❤️
elena28.05.2026, 12:18Thank you for the wonderful story!!! At first it seemed a bit banal, but then everything twisted!!!))) Overall it was interesting and unexpected!!!))) P.S. Although at the end I lacked the revelation of the conspiracy.... Or maybe another story was planned?!
olena-guida28.05.2026, 12:45Elena, The story is indeed planned. But not about these characters anymore. For now I'm a bit swamped and don't have a damn minute to spare. As soon as I finish at least one WIP, I'll sit down to write the second story in this world. Thank you very much for your feedback. I'm sincerely glad that the story has touched your soul!
nina-mixailovska-spicak25.05.2026, 17:22Captivating story of Riana....her adventures, relationships....
olena-guida25.05.2026, 18:37Nina Mykhailovska-Spychak, Thank you very much ❤️
- olena-kondak06.05.2026, 22:23
Very interesting and captivating start. Thank you
olena-guida12.05.2026, 20:48Olena Kondak, Thank you very much ❤️
ira-ivanys06.05.2026, 23:00It looks like a real storm is brewing! In a world where an "ideal bride" is expected to be only submissive and have beautiful manners, ignoring combat potential is a huge mistake on the part of those around her. Very interesting, thank you!
olena-guida12.05.2026, 20:48Ira Ivanys, Mutually ❤️
- nina-mixailovska-spicak07.05.2026, 13:14
Wonderful, emotional story of adventures, relationships, mysteries... thank you
olena-guida12.05.2026, 20:48Nina Mykhailovska-Spychak, Thank you very much ❤️
- natalia-putinec11.05.2026, 14:44
??? Thank you
olena-guida12.05.2026, 20:47Natalia Putynets, Mutually ❤️
- katia09.05.2026, 14:35
Riana is supposed to marry Crown Prince Vaelan, but his friend, a dark mage, evokes stronger emotions in the girl. It is because of an overheard conversation that Riana decided to learn combat magic and prove that she is capable of something.
yuka-k06.05.2026, 13:01A story about the emperor is begging to be told), a five-star rating, and I want to see more about how and what the characters live through! The story is very interesting!
olena-guida06.05.2026, 13:07Yuka K, Thank you very much. I'm thinking about another story in this world) However, not before I finish at least one of the stories I've already started.
yana-levchyshyna29.04.2026, 13:16Thank you for the incredible story! Inspiration to you❤️
olena-guida29.04.2026, 13:22Yana Levchyshyna, Thank you very much. I'm glad you liked it ❤️
- iuliia-girina19.04.2026, 16:56
The story is incredible, just like all books with their mystery and unpredictable ending. Thank you to the author for your creativity.
olena-guida20.04.2026, 22:17Yuliya Hyrina, And thank you very much for the comment ❤️
irina-movcan17.04.2026, 19:34To say that I'm surprised is an understatement. This is radically different from your other books. I was expecting something light and romantic, but instead, it's an intense, gripping fantasy that takes your breath away and doesn't let go until the end, leaving a rich aftertaste. I really want a second part!
olena-guida17.04.2026, 19:40Iryna Movchan, Thank you very much for your feedback. I'm glad that despite everything, you liked the book!
tina-nikitenko13.04.2026, 14:57Thank you for the interesting story ❤️❤️❤️ It reads in one breath I’m eagerly waiting for the continuation. After all, there are still some questions left ))
olena-guida13.04.2026, 16:14Tina Nikitenko, I will think about a continuation as soon as I finish the unfinished stories. Thank you very much. I'm glad you liked the story!
natasa-ledian-ka07.04.2026, 14:49Wonderful story, interesting characters, and overall, I want a continuation, about the five, and the emperor, and to meet Ri with Attahar again. For some reason, I have the feeling that not all the dots are connected. Thank you.
olena-guida07.04.2026, 14:52Natasha Ledyanka, Thank you very much. I'm thinking about it, to be honest))
lesya-smyrnova06.04.2026, 22:23Will there be a continuation in another book?
olena-guida07.04.2026, 13:05Lesya Smyrnova, Which one exactly?