The Shadow's Prophecy
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The Eternal War, an ancient conflict between two families of witches and warlocks: the Wielders and the Chanters, has unleashed unimaginable human suffering upon the world. Although responsible for every natural disaster that's plunged the world into devastation and despair, humanity has yet to realize the existence of this bloody feud.
When magically constructed golems, commanded by the Wielders emerge from within the woodlands that guard the ordinary town of Hollow Creek, the Chanter's safe haven and the town's destruction become imminent. In order to protect Hollow Creek and its residents, Michael Sanders, and his friends, along with their high school history teacher, vow to seek out the golem's elusive creator and bring an end to their endeavors.
~ REVISING CHAPTERS 5, 6 & WRITING CHAPTER 7 ~
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WARNING; this writing is for mature audiences! This story contains vulgar language, violence, self-harm, addiction, trauma, gore, death, abuse, kidnapping, and other dark themes.
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