The shadow of the fallen
gabbycrys
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  • Reads 423
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  • Parts 34
  • Time 5h 7m
gabbycrys
Complete, First published Jul 14, 2023
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The Circus of Death. That's how they call it in legends.
They say that about half a century ago, it arrived in Port Fallen, the place where the unknown incident occurred that ended up incinerating the tent with its owner inside.
Zara is challenged by her best friend to summon Ashton, the alleged owner of the circus, who, he claims, will manifest to claim her as his own.

Third place winner in Tricolor Triennial Awards 2023, "Horror/Paranormal" category.
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Circus Of The Death (ABrokenWorld#1) cover
Spectral Sins cover
Siren's Lust cover
Darkwood: Wilford's Freakshow cover
These Ivory Swords cover
The Path To The Mortuary {✓} cover
Far Off Dreams ( black butler fan fic book 3) cover
The Stranger in the Looking Glass cover
Tell Me A Story cover
𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 cover

Circus Of The Death (ABrokenWorld#1)

13 parts Complete

In a mesmerizing circus where the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, Dex becomes entangled in a deadly game that only allows one victor to survive. With each step through the dazzling tents and enchanting attractions, he discovers that the circus holds more than just magic - ruthless adversaries lurk everywhere, ready to hunt him down. The enigmatic circus director, seemingly guiding Dex's path to destiny, leads him on a journey through a surreal world where the lines between fantasy and reality become blurred. Can Dex master the deadly game and unveil the truth behind the illusion? Or is his own existence a mystery that needs unraveling? In this captivating adventure, Dex faces a pivotal question: Will he emerge as the victor, or will he remain forever trapped in the mesmerizing spell of the circus?

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