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Last published Thu, Nov 16, 2023
In a small town shrouded in mystery, a brilliant archaeologist named Kian and his research partner, Anastasia, uncover an ancient legend involving a missing mayor and a hidden treasure. Their quest to solve the puzzle leads them to the enigmatic Starlight Temple, where the mayor's cryptic notes, filled with incomprehensible symbols and intricate equations, hint at a profound secret. As they delve deeper into the mayor's obsession and the temple's mysteries, they face unexpected challenges and encounters that test their determination to unearth the truth
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