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Marking His Prize

Name: Marking His Prize
Author: XplusYminusZ

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Story Notes

Welcome to the World of Destruction

"Hello, dear readers!

I am so excited to finally share the world of Marking His Prize with you here on Inkitt. This isn't your typical fairy tale. If you’re looking for a story where the stakes are as high as the heavens and the romance is as intense as a dragon’s flame, you’ve found your next obsession.

Prepare yourselves for:

✴️A Possessive Dragon King who would burn the world to keep what is his.

✴️A Primordial Goddess rediscovering a power that could shatter the stars.

✴️A 'Slow-Burn' Romance that is as beautiful as it is dangerous.

A Quick Note: This story is rated Mature (18+). It contains dark themes, intense emotional conflict, and a 'grimdark' fantasy world. Read at your own risk... and enjoy the ride.

Don't forget to Follow and Add to Library so you never miss an update on Erus and Cana’s journey. I can't wait to hear your theories in the comments!

With love and a touch of destruction,

XplusYminusZ

Summary

Erus has royal blood, but his own father treats him like a monster. To the King, Erus is just a savage creature who needs to be controlled. The people also branded him Tyrant. Growing up hated and alone, Erus only wanted one thing, a place where he truly belonged. To prove himself, he entered a deadly trial where the winner earns a title and a spot serving the King. He was even desperate enough to try making a deal with the God of Death just to win. But then Cana showed up and completely changed his path. Instead of a dark pact with the underworld, an accidental "Master-Slave" contract bound them together. Erus is the Master and Cana is the servant, but their connection is way deeper than a simple spell. As they fight through the trial, Erus realizes he isn't the only one with terrifying power—Cana’s abilities might actually be stronger than his. They share a bond that goes back to a past someone tried desperately to bury. Now, they have to survive a trial designed to kill them while facing enemies who are just hiding behind their own fear. In the end, what’s more important: the title that was stripped away, or the memories that were erased to keep the truth hidden?

Genre: Fantasy

Author: XplusYminusZ

Status: 1d ago

Chapters: 64

Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Age Rating: 18+

The Builder Ants Copyright Notice

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© 2026 XplusYminusZ. All Rights Reserved.This story is protected by the Builder Ants Collective.No part of this work—including the world-building, the characters, or Erus and Cana's journey—may be reproduced, copied, or "built upon" without the express written permission of the Queen (the Author). Warning to Scrapers and Plagiarizers: My Builder Ants are tireless, and they don't like thieves. If you steal this work to host on a pirate site or feed it into an AI, we will find your "hive" and dismantle it. Unauthorized use will be met with a formal DMCA takedown notice and a swarm of legal headaches.Official Colony Locations: You can find the official, authorized version of this story ONLY on:•Scribble Hub•Royal Road•Inkitt•Wattpad•Webnovel•Dreame•AO3 If you see it anywhere else, the ants didn't build it—it’s a counterfeit. Please report the "fake hive" to the Colony immediately.

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