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The Shadows That Lie Behind Us

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Parts 27
Time 2h 59m

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1600s 17thcentury adventure alternatehistory conspiracy fiction historical injustice navy revolution secretsocieties war

Ericht is a rising star in the Britannian Navy when after a series of unfortunate events he finds that little stands between him and the gallows when he is found guilty of treason while attempting to foil the assassination of the Lord Protector, soliciting the sympathies of an ally who arranges for his escape. But when the mysterious forces responsible for his misfortune show up in the land of his exile, his hope for vindication leads him to investigate. 

 Stakes are high as history seems to be repeating itself, with his demise at the top of the list. His pilgrimage will lead him to more allies and new rivalries in a bid against the shadows of fate that that lie close behind.All Rights Reserved

1600s 17thcentury adventure alternatehistory conspiracy fiction historical injustice navy revolution secretsocieties war

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They Took My Wings by Remi_Scribbles

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Nine Criminals by ZeBaguette

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The Reaper King by JustAnoth3rG0d

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Indebted by lovelycrowsong

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They Took My Wings

Demon Princess Erish loves to spread chaos, but the war isn't entirely her fault. Disrupting the natural order to save her dying fiancé? Yeah, that's probably her fault. But disrupting the natural order has consequences, and now no one is safe. To restore balance, Erish is exiled and brainwashed, both her freedom and sanity sacrificed to keep the worlds safe. From her. But chaos can't be caged for long, and Erish has already broken the worlds once, she's willing to break them again to get her life back. The only problem is, the fiancé she sacrificed everything for... might be fighting for the other side.