The Lights Under the Lake
Swallowtail84
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  • Reads 316
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  • Parts 16
  • Time 2h 18m
Swallowtail84
Complete, First published Feb 02, 2021
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The world as she knows it was built on lies. The city she lives in was built on blood. Brianna Fletcher was blissfully unaware of the dark history surrounding Tenebris, the capital of the continent. After all, the past is the past. Right?

Now she is on a quest for answers, and there is something on her tail. Bri is plunged into a world of magic, witchcraft, myths and legends. In the face of an ancient evil, and a feud that's lasted a century, she will have to navigate a changing world as history starts to repeat itself. If she isn't careful, she could start another war. 

And it all started when she met Cassian.
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Bound by Time: The Keeper's Secret

8 parts Ongoing Mature

Cassandra never believed in magic-until she woke up with wings. One moment, she's living her ordinary life in London. The next, she's stranded in a mysterious, ancient realm brimming with danger and beauty beyond imagination. As she grapples with her new reality, one thing becomes clear: there's no way home. Trapped in a world where myths are real and every corner holds a secret, Cassandra discovers she has powers tied to this land-powers she never knew existed. And she's not the only one interested in them. A brooding stranger with dark, haunting eyes seems to know more about her fate than he lets on, and as danger mounts, their connection deepens in ways neither can deny. Now, Cassandra must choose: fight to return to her old life or embrace the magic of this new world-and the powerful destiny waiting for her. But in a realm where nothing is as it seems, the greatest threat may be the one lurking deep within herself. Welcome to a world of forbidden power, treacherous secrets, and a fate that could change everything.

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