A Mother and A Monster
KaraCarreira
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KaraCarreira
Complete, First published Aug 06, 2021
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Daleyza has slain hundreds of monsters. When the land falls to disease and famine, and beasts forgotten and feared alike arise, she slays hundreds more. 

But nothing could've prepared her for the kill that would change her. 

A short story written for the 'Of Monsters and Us' contest hosted by @Fantasy.

Cover by @Ardenwillcraft
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