The Rose Mark

In a world where women marked with black roses are bound to serve the king by providing vital energy for warriors fighting barbarians, the story explores themes of captivity and defiance. The women, whose power is systematically drained, grapple with their lack of autonomy and their desire for resistance. The narrative hints at a tense and dangerous environment, where discovering the black rose could lead to a brutal death, and questions the true meaning of loyalty and rebellion.