The Beast That Chose Him

In a kingdom where destiny is decided by a beast's touch, Taran, a lowly servant, is forced to scrub the blood from the sacred bonding stones. While noble children claim magnificent creatures, he's mocked and dismissed, destined for a life without purpose. But when the last, most pathetic creature—a tiny, rejected ashling—chooses him, a golden mark ignites on his wrist, shattering centuries of tradition. This impossible bond, scorned by the powerful, hints at a forgotten magic and a destiny far greater than anyone could imagine. Now, with a creature no one wanted and a mark no one understands, Taran must navigate a world that suddenly fears what he represents. What ancient power has awakened, and what will it demand of the boy and his beast?

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