The Black Bird.
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A story that combines magical realism and crime, a modern take on an old mythological belief.
This piece introduces you to the psychological perspectives of a criminal mind and as well as that of the alleged hero, both of whom have a hard time grasping who they are and what their existence annuls to.
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Dunmere was never meant to be a battleground. But when the village falls under the grip of a fanatic priest, Bastian and Kira are forced to flee. With nothing but a stolen map and a power Kira barely understands, they head for Carrowen, where they hope the Tidekeepers will help. But the world beyond Dunmere is cruel, and the things lurking in the dark are far older than any priest's magic. If they want to save their families, they'll need more than borrowed steel and desperation. They'll need to fight against a force that does not forgive and a woman who has not known mercy for centuries.
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