The Hearth of Cadence
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Last published Mon, Jul 1, 2019
Cadence has grown up in a family of thieves, self-sustaining and working for some of the shadiest people in the world. Eventually, their work dived into too much secrecy, and the host was forced to assassinate them. Being the only one to escape, Cadence has to find a way to survive. On the way she meets others in need of her help, and her righteous heart has to choose between the revenge she plans to claim and people she care about.
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