Refined Stories

Mercedes Lockhart was surrounded by perfect friends, her perfect mother, the perfect boy who might just happen to have eyes on someone else.

"Wh-Who.. are you?" She didn't answer. She just gave Agatha a smile that showed off her teeth, which by now were already pointed. "That can be replied later. The question that needs an answer at the moment is.. Will you survive?" Agatha held the cloth she had tighter... ******* Clawdene is a young lady of 19. She is the all-rounder, if you know what I mean ;-). Working as a spy for O.P.A.T , with her best friend, Agatha, she always has to keep everything on the low low. Sometimes even from her boyfriend, Max. And other times, from Agatha. Though they've known each other for years, Agatha has never figured out this one thing that Clawdene would never let her know. As they were investigating a series of odd serial killings, they learn that the problem is way closer than they thought. Will Clawdene have to run again or face her fears?

Mira Solei was raised to follow orders, marry well, and wield her radiant magic with poise-not purpose. But after years of silence and sacrifice, she walks away from everything her powerful family planned for her. With little more than a suitcase, a stubborn wisp of hope, and a head full of magic theory, Mira sets off toward the city's edge-toward freedom, fear, and a future entirely her own. But carving out a life without a map is harder than she imagined. The world beyond the Solei estate is chaotic, beautiful, and unkind. And as the lines between admiration and ambition blur, Mira must confront who she is when no one is watching-and who she's willing to become to truly belong.

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(To everyone who are made of gold but seeking to be refine)