The Burning Light
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Last published Sun, Mar 7, 2021
Every flame casts a shadow...
In a realm swathed in vile shadows and whispers of an evil which threatens to corrupt the minds of all who dwell there, two siblings rush to escape the dark mysteries of their mother's death and betrayal, inadvertently awakening the ancient throes of a war long lost to memory. Will they survive the onslaught of the powerful foes they have stumbled upon, or will their own fallible minds lead them to their mother's same wicked fate?
Sworn to protect and defend humanity above all else, a staunch husband and unwavering soldier must face the overwhelming reality of contradicting oaths he cannot hope to uphold. His wife, a mother of five and born to a life of luxury in humanity's last safe haven against the corruptive darkness, must learn to control her own youthful emotions while coming to terms with the terrifying consequences of her twisted heritage and her family's nefarious affairs.
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