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Songs of the Essence | ONC 2023

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When a magical necklace is found in the belly of the slums, Octavia sets out sell it. But when the deal goes wrong she's thrown into disarray and a disturbing truth awaits to be unveiled. 

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An Entry for ONC 2023

Prompt 20: You finally build enough courage to talk to talk to that cute someone you see every day on the bus. Their face turn dark as they respond, "You shouldn't be able to see me."All Rights Reserved

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Escape to Reality ✔ by ClemJoycelyn

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Shadow Thief by 8writerandreader8

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The Heartless Heiress by luna_star131

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