The Clouded Eye [Completed, Editing]
miriampryer
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  • Reads 408
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  • Parts 38
  • Time 4h 43m
miriampryer
Complete, First published Aug 13, 2019
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~1897 Denton~

Adaline and Nathaniel attempt to shield themselves from rumours and social alienation by hiding their familiarity with one another. Adaline begins to realise that her first impressions of the town were incorrect, and that fear is more of a prison than a protection. Where the future is uncertain and clouded, anxiety will rule the lives of the townspeople.  Folks battle all manner of secret struggles on their journeys to find freedom in ruling over their own lives.

Domestic abuse. 
Sandra Keating stuck in her assumed familial responsibilities gets the short end of the stick.

Class prejudice.
Eli Morrison can choose to face either discrimination or parental neglect.

Physical disability.
An injury can cause Hiram Carter to either suffer inward turmoil or use his time pursuing a possible romance.

Romantic desperation.
Alberta Lancaster finds that she doesn't need male attention to be of value.
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The Guardians (The Highest Order, Book One)

25 parts Complete

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