A Chaotic but Perfect World: In the Epping Forest
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The ministry's evil-hunters battle black magic behind the scenes, shielding the world from horrors it's not ready to know or face. Serly, just a year into the job and still studying criminal psychology, thrives alone - until she's forced into Team MBTI.
Their latest case drags them deep into the Epping forest, where people vanish without a trace. Only one "survivor" has ever come forth - a man who left a cryptic hint before disappearing.
As the team races to save the victims trapped in unspeakable torment, Serly finds herself entangled with a partner whose charm hides the darkest past and whose acts veil the deepest emotions. Trust becomes a fragile weapon, and every step forward brings them closer to the threat of death.
Warnings: Violence · Gore · Torture · Psychological Trauma · Suicide Attempts · Semi-explicit Sexual Content · Murder · Profanity
Genres: Dark Fantasy · Psychological Thriller · Action · Romance · Horror · Young Adult
Book I: A Chaotic but Perfect World: In the Epping Forest
Book II: A Chaotic but Perfect World: The Twin Blazes
Book III: A Chaotic but Perfect World: The Past Unleashed
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