Eyes of Marigolds
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Last published Wed, Jan 27, 2021
Sibyl Knavesmire is just going around her local park taking pictures as a hobbyist photographer. Upon a single click of the shutter button, she finds herself lost in a strange world. With no other way out, she now has to investigate the unknown murder of the god Hyrius.
MATURE CONTENT: Detailed depictions of trauma in fictional victim autopsies, sexual innuendos, slightly vulgar language
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