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(This is a sample chapter from "A Price to Pay," a fantasy story inspired by the current political climate. See the full novel for sale on Amazon at: amzn.com/dp/B08VRPLXMN )

What if the villain in a fantasy epic won?

And what if she then lost her very identity?

When the sorceress Melindra awoke in a cold castle bedchamber, she looked into a mirror and saw the face of a stranger. With her identity erased from memory, all she can do is move forward, reclaiming her role as a duchess and deciding what path her nation should take.

But when the pieces of her past come together, she uncovers dark alliances, dirty deals, and an insatiable thirst for power that led to calamity.

With countless souls lost, Melindra must fix her mistakes to prevent another tragedy. But will she be willing to pay the ultimate price?

Inspired by the 2017-2020 U.S. Presidency, "A Price to Pay" is about how one person can steer history and bring about sweeping change . . . whether it's for the common good or not.All Rights Reserved

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