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The Garden of What Once Was

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Reads 10,050
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Parts 64
Time 26h 39m

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For the sake of her life, Ember does whatever she can to keep a low profile everywhere she goes, even in school. But, when four of the most powerful High-tier vampires in the world set their eyes on her, she is thrown into a whirlwind of chaos, unable to remain hidden in the shadows. Now, only one question remains. Will those High-tiers protect her, or will they ruin her? Maybe it will be a little bit of both. Who knows?

DISCLAIMER: The original title of this story was Twisted Blood which had previously been published to the app, Episode.  If, by some chance, any of my readers from Episode have come across this story, then I'd like to just thank you for giving both versions a try. :)All Rights Reserved

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