ANOMALY RISING
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Last published Sat, Jul 4, 2026
Zoe always thought her life was normal-until the night she was hunted. Pursued by shadowy strangers wielding bizarre technology, she discovers her blood holds a secret that marks her as something more than human. With her world unraveling, Zoe is thrust into a dangerous web of lies, betrayal, and powers she doesn't understand.
Protected by her fierce guardian Hailee and a mysterious winged figure from the shadows, Zoe must navigate a world of hidden organizations, ancient bloodlines, and a father she never knew existed. But as enemies close in, she's forced to confront a chilling truth: the greatest danger might not come from the outside world, but from within herself.
Zoe's journey is a pulse-pounding race against time, where survival means uncovering the truth of her past-and embracing the power she never knew she had.
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