Raised in a society that treats women like cattle, Xenobia does her best to fly under the radar and not bring attention to herself. She obeys the rules, and she doesn’t get attached to people – until Urd.
After a man with extreme sadistic tendencies buys her and her best friend Urd, Xen lays awake at night planning their escape. When Urd overhears their Master’s ultimate plan for them, even though they aren't prepared, the girls have no choice but to run, hoping to find the underground movement and get to safety.
While on the run for their lives, Xen learns that the price of rebellion is steep.
This is a short story prequel to the House Valdis series that gives the backstory of the main character. The House Valdis series is a polyamorous, Paranormal Urban Fantasy series with a splash of scifi, as the main character is an alien.
Read the series!
House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (prequel)
The Rise of House Valdis (Book 1)
It Comes From Within (Book 2)
This is a quick read short story prequel, great for shorter attention spans or those limited by time constraints.
1st person, single POV, 5,912 words
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