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Miss Winters

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Reads 92
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Parts 8
Time 55m

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Laura Winters
Licensed Hunter and Private Investigator.
What does she hunt?
Well, she hunts monsters.

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Tarum is a city covered in steam and smoke. The air bears heavily on the chest. A struggle to breathe, a struggle to survive. The poor huddle into factories to be plagued by disease and neglect while the rich dine on fine cuisine and revel in luxuries. But there is one common throughline that spans across Tarum. For no matter your station, whoever you may be, or however far you run 一 death comes for all.

Laura lived with the memory of her deceased father and in the shadow of his legacy. Seeking job after job, distraction after distraction, her impulsive nature and loss of direction lead her directly into the plot of a sinister force. A string of deaths involving magic-users has surged throughout the city and it is only a matter of time before Tarum suffocates in its own smoke.

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Published: 13/12/2022
Finished: ...All Rights Reserved

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Bonds of Beast

Trapped in a world ruled by primal instincts and unyielding survival, Innana, a fragile human woman, finds herself thrust into the untamed domain of beastmen-powerful, animalistic beings who dominate the remnants of a post-cataclysmic Earth. Innana's humanity makes her both a vulnerability and a rare treasure in this savage world. Her presence begins to unravel bonds of loyalty, jealousy, and unexpected devotion among the beastmen she encounters. The wild itself seems to test her resolve, revealing the depths of her resilience and forcing her to confront the possibility that her value lies not in her beauty, but in her strength of spirit. But the beast world is not kind, and Innana quickly learns that her survival may depend on forming connections with those who view her as more than prey or prize. As alliances form and rivalries simmer, Innana becomes the unwitting heart of a growing circle of protectors-each bound to her by instinct, admiration, or something far deeper. Bonds of Beast explores the fragile line between survival and surrender, the complexities of loyalty, and the untamed bonds that form when worlds collide. In a land where dominance rules and instincts reign, Innana's journey is not just about staying alive-it's about discovering her place in a world where even beasts can love.