Tarnished
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  • Reads 797
  • Votes 16
  • Parts 42
  • Time 8h 2m
Complete, First published Sep 21, 2018
Mature
*Some Mature Content*

"For my country, I would die a thousand deaths. I would never run in dismay and let another man dictate my swift action." 

One brave soul against those who have dismantled all strength to fight, Jaiden must accomplish a rather deadly secret that could call war to the door of Erstonia's borders. He allies himself with a rebellion to draw out and exploit the current governing council's standing in the eyes of the public. Though he makes allies, Jaiden refuses to use his own secret to demolish their rule or hand any form of power to those he considers closest friends. 
However, Jaiden's journey gets disrupted by an even larger threat by a being called The Corruptor. This being wishes to incite war and Jaiden must sacrifice his revenge to keep a promise he made to the four Season Maidens who returned him to his home soil.   

Tensions grow between ally and foe, as Jaiden attempts to tear his country free of another country's clutches while also trying to keep his promise to the season maidens. Secrets, deceit, lies, corruption, and power encompass and influence the adventure with a streak of mayhem.  

Will war come in the form of love or hate? Will friend kill foe? Join the rebellion to uncover Jaiden's success or failure.

#50 ranking in Wanted 7/12/2019
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