introduction.

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dedication

for those who wish to escape who they are, and who they are expected to become

and to _xorcists. this book would not be possible without you. thank you for sticking with me and listening to all my rants about my plot and character ideas. you've been such an inspiration and i love you so so much.

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warning

this book will contain:
• language • violence • depressing
thoughts • child abuse • fighting •
• mentions of blood/gore •

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copyright

This book and plot is from my imagination only. All writing is mine. Please do not copy any of my work. Any correlation this novel has with anyone in real life or any other book is purely coincidental.

copyright © 2024 by @_crescents

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description

Seren Novastra was nine years old when she agreed to become a weapon undercover amongst her own kind for the Rebels, all to save her father — the king's — life. Ten years later, the sole heir to the Star Clime is now the most skilled assassin within the Rebellion, upholding her duty to keep her father alive.

The Royal Trials, a game in which every heir to the monarch must pass to ascend the throne, proves a perfect opportunity to execute the recent assassination missions she'd been assigned. Although, when plans go amiss, Seren is forced to take an unfortunate ally in her sworn nemesis - Killian Spade, prince of the Night Clime.

The clock is ticking. Seren must assassinate at the Rebels' request, complete the Trials, and ward off her surprising new allies — all while not getting caught. However, when further truths get revealed, it seems as though Seren may not be the only undercover assassin... and that someone may be hunting her.

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blurb

"You look surprisingly fitting," Killian drawled, "in my colors."

"These are hardly your colors," I hissed in response. "And how did you even recognize me, despite this horrid mask?" I fumbled with the straps, adjusting them to keep from digging into my scalp.

"Unfortunately," my nemesis said quietly, allowing his eyes to roam over my body, "I could recognize you anywhere."

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tropes

enemies to lovers
slow burn
only one bed
who did this to you?
nightmare trope
forbidden love
knife to throat
secret identity

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updates

every monday
(if i cannot update one week, i will be sure to post an announcement in advance!)

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milestones
one thousand june 7th, 2024

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map

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published may 27, 2024
ended tba

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