Candles in the Dark
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Last published Sat, May 20, 2023
-"Rowen weaved through the starlit trees, the sound of shouting and the smoky smell from burning torches following him at a distance. The candle in his left hand flickered, dripping hot wax onto the forest floor as he ran. In the other hand, he held an infant girl close."
-It's 1632, the height of the witch trials in Europe. Rowen is on the lam, protecting his baby niece from the witch hunters after her. Along the way, he meets an ex-witch hunter offering help, a man named Alistair who is also on the run. Together they hide, adventure, and form a friendship- or more. But will they be able to hide forever? And how should Rowen face his own feelings for Alistair?
-⚠️Trigger warnings: This story contains d3ath, self h@rm, homoph0bia, grief, and other potentially upsetting topics. There will be specific warnings for each chapter, but please be aware while reading.⚠️
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