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The Charlatan

MochaChocolateRose

Reads 103
Votes 3
Parts 2
Time 26m

Reads 103
Votes 3
Parts 2
Time 26m

MochaChocolateRose

Mature

"Their fear was the power we lived for. Every launch of the knife, every deafening puncture into the board sent spectators into a state of aversion and entrancement. Every night, they were left to wonder what sort of madness drove a man to launch knives with utter confidence and what sort of lunatic woman stood and smiled, letting it happen."
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Trust is a deadly game. Impalement artists Angelo and Julia are no strangers to danger as they strive to make a name for themselves throughout sleazy speakeasies in the late 1920s San Francisco. In this foggy city of free-spirited flappers, illicit liquor, tobacco, jazz, and sparkling champagne and lights, Julia aims to be the New Woman of the 1920s: independent, expressive, materialistic, and unafraid to speak her mind. After being contracted to perform at one of the city's most lavish hotels, Angelo and Julia will be forced to fulfill their spectators' thirst for deadlier acts. Julia believes becoming a target girl will liberate her, but soon she will question how much power she truly holds. No matter what, the show must go on.All Rights Reserved

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After the Ashes: Love Can't Save the World... But It Might Save Them.

When survival is law, trust is deadlier than bullets. The world died so did her faith in humanity. The people Whiskey trusted most put a knife in her back. Left for dead in a world that no longer has rules, she's learned the only way to survive: stay ruthless, stay unseen, and never-ever-trust again. While danger lurks in every shadow and betrayal waits around every corner, Whiskey isn't waiting to be saved- she's the one pulling the trigger. But when he returns-Scarred, dangerous, and dragging secrets that could rip apart what's left of her reality, he isn't just a reminder of the past- he's a walking weapon. One that could either help her survive the nightmare... or be the one to end her for good. And in a place where mercy is extinct and betrayal is currency, trusting him could be the deadliest mistake she ever makes. The line between salvation and destruction has never been thinner. This brutal, edge-of-your-seat post-apocalyptic thriller is perfect for fans of dystopian survival, betrayal-fueled suspense, and high-stakes action where trust can get you killed.