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He moved over in the bed softly, trying not to wake the girl. He reached out a tentative hand and ran it through the fair curls that tumbled across the pillow, fingering one of the charms braided into her hair. Shariyar froze as Scheherazade moaned softly and rolled over. He let out a quiet sigh of relief as he realised she was still asleep.
Shariyar noticed then that one of her arms was above the covers and he began to study the tattoos that covered it carefully. They were Daarken, that much he knew, but his understanding of the strange language was rudimentary. He could make out only a few words: "arms", "eyes", "voice"... Shariyar was so lost in attempting to read the girl's tattoos that he did not notice the sudden expression of pain and fear that clouded her sleeping countenance. It was only when Scheherazade began to cry that he realised all at once she was in the grip of a terrible nightmare.
"No, no, no," the girl sobbed in her sleep. "Don't. No, no."
Shariyar pulled the girl into his arms, holding her gently against his chest as she cried. He had always thought it bad luck to wake a person while they were dreaming, a personal superstition he had had since childhood. He closed his eyes and held the trembling girl, planting reassuring kisses on her shoulder as she rambled nonsensically between sobs.
"Never surrender," she murmured. "Not to you."
Eventually the dream ended and Scheherazade's tears subsided but Shariyar fell asleep with his powerful arms wrapped around the girl. For a moment, at least, he could pretend to have someone who loved him in his arms.
- COMMENTS
Innateecstacyover 3 years agoAs my title says, ignore the haters, especially the anonymous ones. It is very easy to criticize other's works but very difficult to write on your own. People claiming plagiarism have clearly never heard of retellings. You're doing a great job. Keep going.
Innateecstacyover 3 years agoI haven't read such a well written erotic story in ages. I have always loved the Arabian Nights stories and this sexy retelling is amazing. I'm dying to read the next chapters. Good job. I hope you turn this into a full fledged book.
Anonymousover 4 years agoYou should have given up half way through, as I did. Not much to like.
Anonymousalmost 5 years agoI have to say, I haven’t been this captivated by a story in a while! You have written such a beautiful twist on 1001 Arabian Nights, and every element of the story works so well together to create something gruesomely dark and fascinating to read. I love your style of writing. Hope to see more updates soon!
Anonymousover 5 years agoThis is really good writing, but man Shariyar pisses me off. I kind of hope all the people around him (like his guards) just snap and give him a humiliating public death for all of his cruelty. I love the power struggles between your characters as well. As much power as Shariyar has, he's obsessed with "taming" Scheherazade, whereas she could care less about him. Fantastic work!
Anonymousover 8 years agoAt first I was wondering where you were going with this story, then slowly I found myself captivated by this very 1001 night fairytale-like story with an erotic and sadistic twist. I hope you will not let it go and continue to write despite the meny harsh words you have received. I would like to read more. :)
HandsInTheDarkover 8 years agoI didn't find it that compelling as a retelling of Arabian nights; and you need to be more sparing with adjectives. Most nouns don't need one. I think if you overcome the adjectivitis, you'll do well.
Anonymousover 8 years agoThis is very well written. I love your heroine, she is clever, brave and mysterious, but I loathe your male lead. One woman cheats on him so he turns into a sadistic, multiple murdering rapist? His is a cowardly, belligerent asshole. In fact, he is lower than pond slime.
Anonymousalmost 9 years agoPlease do not let anyone discourage you from writing more of this story. I am loving it whether it's an interpretation of the 1000 stories from the Arabian night or not you have put a different and unique spin on it
Be encouraged and please continue
