Scoundrel
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Amidst the scorching sands of the southern desert region lies a prison-like town, rumored to hold the worst of the worst. A place where the only escape would be the sweet release of death.
It was no mistake that young Vernad was taken there. And that should have been the end of his story, but fate had another plan for the timid, young, rogue.
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