Vice & Virtue Novels & Stories

Virtus. Meaning the taste or love for curious of works of fine art. It also carries connotations of valour, manliness, excellence, courage, character, and worth, perceived as masculine strength. The late King Ayaan I named the kingdom Virtus because he wanted his people to be brave warriors, good parents and strong lovers. After his death, his son Ayaan the Second took the lead of the kingdom and married the most beautiful woman, Maya. Their love story was the most popular among people.

"And once I crossed that line, it became easier to cross it again and again." "What about Vanya Reed? She wasn't threatening your empire directly." "She represented something I couldn't tolerate," I explained. "She was succeeding through honest work and genuine talent, which made my success look hollow by comparison. I needed to prove that virtue doesn't actually triumph over calculated ruthlessness." "How do you feel about her success now?" I looked at the crumpled newspaper on the table between us. "She proved me wrong about everything. Virtue did triumph. Honesty did overcome deception. Good people do sometimes win while evil people face consequences."