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The Feathers of Fire [1st DRAFT]
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Last published Wed, Nov 9, 2022
After losing her home in the year 2296, Carmen learns to survive in the desert until she meets and decides to assist three helpless boys. Soon after, she's tagged by an advanced piece of tech that gives her wings of fire, and the task to find the creators so it can be removed. Carmen soon discovers that her involvement with the experiment she's been made a part of has made her life very valuable to some, and very expendable to others. There's new friendships, reunions, farewells, betrayals, and a long journey ahead.
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