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Shadows Released

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In "Shadows Released" Alana Quela steps forward with determination as her family name is once again chosen. Little does she know that this will thrust her into a world beyond her wildest imagination. Led away from her family and into a realm where humans never willingly go, Alana embarks on a journey that will forever change her life.

As she crosses the mysterious Veil that separates the human world from the land of the Steller, Alana is confronted with strange occurrences and unfamiliar customs. Forced to adapt to her new life as a selective, she finds herself at the mercy of the powerful Steller, who holds sway over Selectives.

Amidst the challenges and dangers that accompany her new life, Alana discovers unexpected allies and unearths long-buried secrets about her family's history. In the midst of pain and peril, she also finds friendship, love, and the stirring of powers within herself that she never knew existed.All Rights Reserved

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