Behind the Facade
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Last published Wed, Mar 10, 2021
1883, marking the third anniversary since Elise Delafontaine, has made London her new home after leaving her old life behind. She has now successfully established a new job as a secretary for an infamous figure and is gradually beginning to live the life she has always wanted. Though, Elise's life is about to be thrown into a spiral upon hearing rumours of unexpected kidnappings happening on randomized civilians. Including her family. On top of that, strange occurrences are happening with her employer.
Hiring a group of valiant combatants, they must journey through Victorian London's dark, gothic districts to retrieve the missing victims. Though what they don't know is the dreadful secrets that lurk within their beloved dreary city of London.
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