Tenebris Rising
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Last published Wed, Apr 24, 2024
Beneath the endless night of Tenebris, Elodie (El), a tenacious scavenger, dreams of a lost sun. When a seductive but ruthless vampire Lord, Dominic Ashford, approaches her with a proposition, El finds herself entangled in a dangerous quest for an ancient power.
An inscription whispers of a love that could bathe Tenebris in light, or drown it in deeper shadows. Forced into an uneasy alliance with Dominic, El delves into the city's hidden depths. As they battle monstrous creatures and unearth forgotten secrets, an undeniable pull simmers between them. But Dominic harbors a malevolent curse tied to Tenebris's cataclysmic past, and El possesses a bioluminescent power that could be the key... or a devastating weapon.
Can El navigate the treacherous politics of Tenebris, untangle the truth of the prophecy, and find a love that transcends the darkness? Or will their forbidden bond unleash a horror even greater than the eternal night?
Dive into 'Tenebris Rising', a captivating tale of forbidden love, unearthed secrets, and the fight for a brighter future in a world consumed by shadows.
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