By the Lantern
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In 1300s Scotland, a selkie's life is changed when she finds herself beached, with no memory of how or why. With growing cause to both stay on the land and return to the sea, she must decide where her heart truly lies -- before time runs out. © sleepingfancies 2020-2021
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