FROM MY EYES
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My eyes have seen all the sorrows life has to give but when life gives you sour lemons, you make grapes...
Elaine Hall, a lowly maid within the esteemed walls of the duke's castle, weathers the storms of a harsh life, enduring a woeful childhood that seamlessly extends into a challenging adulthood. However, the tides of her destiny shift dramatically when betrayed by her fellow maids, cast adrift into the perilous expanse beyond the castle's protective embrace.
Refusing to languish in adversity, Elaine seizes the reins of her fate, aligning herself with the notorious band of thieves that casts a shadow over the kingdom of Foresham. Together, they embark on a audacious quest to wrest control from the ruling powers.
Yet, amidst the cloak-and-dagger world of thievery and rebellion, Elaine stumbles upon a revelation that transcends the mundane. She discovers whispers of an otherworldly lineage, hinting at a heritage beyond the ken of mere mortals. As the tapestry of her identity unfolds, Elaine grapples with newfound abilities and a destiny that seems interwoven with the historical fabric of the kingdom.
WRITTEN FOR NANOWRIMO 2022 NOV 50K WORDS CHALLANGE 💫 (Completed)
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