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The Orphaned
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Ongoing, First published Apr 14, 2017
Mature
In the quiet corridors of St. Agnes Orphanage, a secret as old as the kingdom itself clings to a young boy named James. With unruly blonde hair and a mysterious silver locket, he is the child that time forgot, the son of a queen, and the ward of whispers.

James's life is a tapestry of unanswered questions and unfulfilled longings. As danger lurks in the shadows, the locket around his neck throbs with untold power, holding the key to a treasure that could alter the course of history.

Join James on a journey of self-discovery and courage, where the line between fairytales and reality blurs. In a world where secret societies stand guard and legacies are written in the stars, will James find the family he yearns for, or will he unlock the truth that has been safeguarded for centuries?

Dive into 'The Locket of Destiny', where every heartbeat is a countdown, every glance holds a secret, and every decision could be the difference between life and legacy.

This is only the first chapter, as I'm currently writing the others and just wanting to see the engagement this gets. Please comment what you think of it!
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