The Lost Oracle
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[SHORT LISTED IN THE 2022 OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST]
[Featured in @mythandlegend's "ONC 2022 Myth
and Legend Makers"!]
The Oracle of turns into ash every century, reincarnating again to keep peace and balance in the realm of Epora. The Lord of Law and the Lord of Chaos may never impose as long as the Oracle is standing strong.
But, what happens when the Oracle is gone for good?
Pom and her sister are thrust into an unforgiving and confusing world where they have no choice but to make decisions that will shape not only the fiber of their souls, but the fate of all life as they know it.
Genre: Fantasy
Length: 20k Words
This work contains mature elements and themes including: death, mourning, unrequited love, blood, strong language, etc. Please read with caution.
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Open Novella Contest 2022 (Fantasy Entry)
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