The Shadow Wanderers
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Legend has it, if you stand at the edge of the cliff at the crack of dawn holding a candle and your most beloved possession, you can open a doorway between dimensions.
So when Calista Davis turns a deaf ear to every mock she's gotten from the people of Erini, and stands at the edge of the cliff holding a candle and her mother's pendant, she's not sure if she can leave or something else comes through.
Suddenly, her ever so lonely life isn't lonely anymore as a chiseled face with a pair of scintillating red eyes, who claims to be the King of the planet Vakenes, appears out of nowhere. Her boring days take a dramatic turn and soon she's visiting planets she'd never heard the names of. In addition, she gets surrounded by troops of vicious demons, blood curses, and the threats of the demon protector, who wants her dead.
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FIRST PLACE in the Clover Awards
FIRST PLACE in the Flower Awards
SECOND PLACE in the Regal Awards
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Reader's Review:
"YOU'RE MEANING TO TELL ME YOU AREN'T PUBLISHED? I would die to get my hands on one of the first copies. I really enjoyed it, it was so original and refreshing. I've officially found my favorite author here!"
"The story is a cross between fantasy and science fiction which blends effectively. The characters are real and relatable. Absorbing and very well written. I highly recommend this book."
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First Chapter Published: 7th July, 2022
Last Chapter Published: 8th August, 2023
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