Whispers in the Shadows
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Ember has been roaming the forest for as long as she can remember. Shun by her family at a young age, she has learned to depend only on herself, earning gold by doing favors for towns people and royals alike. When it's announced that the woods are under attack by dragons, and a gold fee is offered for the ones who slay the clutch, Ember sets out to try and get her share. On the journey she collides with a hunter named Gideon and his party more than once, and they always seem to be a step ahead of her, mocking her as they meet. He has become a thorn in her side, and she will not let him get all the glory.
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