Between Life and Death

Between Life and Death

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Last published Mon, Jun 14, 2021

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Two students, Morde and Zen, in the process of learning how to use their newly discovered magical powers, accidentally run into people from a distant planet: Han, a cold-hearted warlock with a troubled past, Gabriella, a hotheaded vampire, and their siblings, who all want to go back to their home planet. Before they even realize it, they end up being hunted and attacked by an unknown group of people. They slowly start creating bonds after Gabriella agrees they'll teach Morde and Zen about their magical powers, while Morde and Zen help them understand and adapt to everyday human life. However, a much greater evil looms over the protagonists, and they will need to learn how to work together if they wish to defeat it.

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