A Vision of Fire
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Last published Sat, Aug 26, 2023
**Hey everyone. So long story short I had to start posting on a different site. You can catch new chapters on Royal Road!**
After having a prophetic dream, 18 year old Clergy wakes up in a prison with no memories. He's eventually rescued and taken to Dargas, a metropolis plagued by corruption, poverty, and very recently, arsonists.
At first, the fires are just a nuisance. An excuse to crack down on the masses, but one night that all changes.
The night a fire claims the King's life.
Now, the city is imploding on itself, as it hunts for traitors and races to fill the throne. Clergy is tossed into the middle of the chaos, forced to find the meaning of his dream and the truth behind his imprisonment; all while unraveling the city's darkest secret.
I feel like putting this in every chapter becomes redundant after a while, but I really do appreciate the views and any feedback y'all might have. This is my first draft and my first time posting it up, so any input helps me out a lot. Thanks again for reading and I hope you enjoy!
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