The Shadow Queen
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Last published Fri, Oct 20, 2017
I am the one they fear. I am the one they pray for mercy .
To fear darkness itself is not an act of
Coward, but a act of strength. You don't fear it , you fear what's lurking in it.
In the eerie town of Portland Hill, darkness conceals more than just shadows-it harbors creatures of myth and magic. Amidst the lurking dangers, one girl, Crystal Shade, possesses a rare gift unknown for centuries. But her extraordinary abilities attract the attention of malevolent forces, forcing her parents to make a heart-wrenching decision: to give her up in hopes of a safer, normal life. However, fate has other plans as Crystal's true heritage and the dangers of Portland Hill converge, threatening everything she holds dear. In a battle between darkness and light, can she defy her destiny and find refuge, or will the shadows consume her?
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