Books and Monsters
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Last published Sat, Oct 7, 2023
Six students, magical books, and of course, monsters--all within a hidden realm.
When a group of close friends from a nearby academy venture their library, they find their queer, aged librarian suspiciously hiding a book.
Intriguing rumors had been encircling the old building, and as one of the six companions retells the seemingly endless heresy of wizardry and magic bound to the establishment's history, the friends grow thrilled.
Journeying back into the eerie library once more only to face the consequences of their actions.
Winding arguments and labyrinths, tall elves and short dwarves, the silent souls of the night and the arrogant beasts of day--where would this journey lead them to?
...Read and find out.
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