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What Lies Ahead l ONC 2021

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Thea was born with a curse - She can see the future through people's eyes. She embarks on a quest to find an ancient sorceress who can remove her curse. Little did she know what dark truths were lurking around the corner.

Death. Destruction.

Messing with the future can be dangerous.

Will she be able to prevent such disasters?

[Ongoing]

Entry for the Open Novella Contest 2021.

Warning: This book mentions death.All Rights Reserved

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