Two Rivals for a Dragon
2026 · Complete Story

Two Rivals for a Dragon

A short story by
“For three years they fought for first place; now they must share the reins of the same beast or crash together.”

At the high-altitude military academy, Maya has spent three terms stuck in the bitter shadow of her insufferable rival, Julian. But everything shatters when the skies' most indomitable beast chooses them both for a single, unbreakable bond. Forced to synchronize their heartbeats on the very same reins, they must learn to fly as one—or let their fierce pride drag them down.

4 Episodes · Short Story
Complete Story
Table of Contents

All Episodes (4)

Episode 01
~8 min

The Slate Board and the Second Place

“The second place is not a clean defeat; it is a constant reminder that someone else is breathing the exact air you wanted.”

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Episode 02
~9 min

Ox Fat and Crossed Cinchas

“"Nobody learns to yield with solemn speeches; one learns by sharing a filthy rag with the person you swore to hate."”

1,763 words
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Episode 03
~10 min

The Dive of the Blind Gorge

“The four hind claws skate across the frozen slate with a screech that drills into the eardrums.”

1,811 words
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Episode 04
~8 min

A Single Pulse in the Storm

“Winning was no longer about getting there before anyone else, but about touching ground without having dropped the person who came with you.”

1,552 words
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