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Freedom's gambit comes at a heavy price.

Brian, a once normal teenager, is now deemed a highly dangerous convict. Most of his teenage years being a blur, only remembering snippets of his past since the war started. Aside from constantly fearing for his life, he was just like any other person, or so he thought. The number of mutilated bodies and the blood dripping from his fingertips proved otherwise.

With the war over and the new government claiming total control of the population. The game of kings has found its place in history once more. Upon Brian's capture, he's shocked to learn about being given a second chance following the crimes he's accused of. Still, he capitalizes on the opportunity hoping to make things right or go out in a blaze of glory of his own making.

As Brian's life hangs in the balance, there's more at work in the city's shadows. Work that the government struggles to combat, resulting in a sea of red painting the footsteps of the mysterious resistance leader, the scarlet Queen.All Rights Reserved

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Battle Born Vagabond 2 by favoritequesadilla

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The Labyrinth of Secrets by izzyfstr

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The Secrets: A Letter by RailyJScarlett

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The Piece System by emxlycolton

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Void Re-born

"The world is ruled by power, politics, and blood... and I will carve my name into history with all three." Kael Rogathrone never sought glory. But when fate drags him into the shadows of betrayal and war, he rises-not as a pawn, but as a ruler. Chosen to sit on the Sovereign Council, the highest seat of power in Velmora, Kael and his comrades have endured two years of brutal trials-survival in the wild, merciless battles, and strategies that could topple nations. Now, the world bows before the council's command. Yet beneath the honor lies a truth soaked in blood-Kael's father, the Prime Minister, was assassinated by the Rhinestone monarch. And while the world moves forward, Kael does not forget. With power in his grasp and vengeance burning in his soul, the game begins.