The Realm of Secrets
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Last published Sat, Jul 10, 2021
Meet Ivy, a normal teenage girl living a normal life. That is until she discovers the truth about who her family really are, and is transported to the the Lost Lands of Flora, along with her sister and the children of three other magical families.
Rivalries, friendships, love, chaos.
Ten days to break the curse. Can she do it? Read on to find out.
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