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The Unlikely Detective

LovedBecomesHer

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Reads 413
Votes 45
Parts 16
Time 2h 27m

LovedBecomesHer

Mature

In the gaslit streets of Victorian London one woman's resolve to end the reign of terror drives her into the very heart of darkness. 

With a determination fueled by anger and a thirst for justice, she navigates the treacherous world of crime and deception, determined to put an end to the horrors plaguing the city. 

But as she delves deeper, she discovers that the path to vengeance is fraught with danger and betrayal. Will she succeed in her mission, or will she become another victim of the sinister forces lurking in the shadows?

Revenge will be hers. And it will be sweet.All Rights Reserved

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