Long ago, dragons, dinosaurs, and mythical creatures existed. During the 'Late War,' humans waged battle against these nature-given beings, led by greedy, pathetic kings. Some creatures survived, hiding far from humans. Aridryn, an arcane dragon, was one of the most powerful and a ruler among his kind. He lived alone in a large cave, far from human interference. In his dragon form, he was a massive, matte black beast with green eyes, sharp claws, and immense wings. But no one knew he could shift into a human, appearing strikingly handsome.

Staying in his human form for too long weakened him, causing massive sneezes and coughs that sent tremors through the cave. Humans had specialized teams trained for external threats, and today, one was sent to investigate the cave. Among them was Mia, a free loader.

Mia had been abandoned by her parents and raised by the town. Wild, unladylike, and drawn to the extraordinary, she loved tales of dragons shared by the town’s old woman. While her fascination was mocked by outsiders, the townsfolk knew her well.

As the group ventured deeper into the cave, tremors shook the ground, echoing eerily. They pressed on and reached a vast chamber, lighting it with their lamps. There, before them, loomed Aridryn. His enormous frame made them feel like ants. Suddenly, a shout broke the silence: “No freaking way! A dragon! A real dragon!”

Everyone froze at Mia’s outburst