Saltwater & Ink
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Book 1 in the Red Void Series ***
Ad Astra Per Aspera ~ to the stars through difficulties~
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Inky is an introverted, socially awkward artist living in a seaside town. Her dark artwork leads her into a terrifying and strange place, which she soon realizes is reality...
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