A Cadre of Ash and Shadow
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Last published Fri, Aug 25, 2023
Imagine a world encased in shadow, devoid of all color. A world painted in blacks, whites, and grays. That's what becomes of Elaeras' world after the Ash Curse hits her once vibrant village. Searching for escape, she meets Sicarius Umbra-Ignis. Will this stranger be able to help her in the fight to bring back the life she once knew or will he expose her true desires?
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