The Dark King

When Samantha Pompum stumbles through a fairy ring she's thrust into a realm where nothing is as it seems. The radiant Light Court welcomes her with beauty and kindness—until she discovers the horrifying truth beneath their golden facade. Cast out and abandoned she becomes an unwilling gift to the Dark Court a place whispered to be filled with monsters and shadows. But King Duroth the feared ruler of darkness defies every expectation. Behind his fearsome reputation lies a gentle soul who offers Samantha something the Light Court never could—true freedom and protection. As their unlikely bond deepens into something neither expected Samantha must choose between the world she knew and a love that could reshape two kingdoms. In a realm where light can deceive and darkness can heal sometimes the greatest magic is finding where you truly belong.