The Antiquarian's Lament
LyraDuSoiree
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LyraDuSoiree
Ongoing, First published Apr 24
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In the 16th century---a time rife with witches, pirates and the belief of fairies---Princess Dorothy's father, His Majesty, falls victim to assassination at the hands of her "beloved" fiancé. Forced to flee, she seeks refuge in a clandestine hamlet, a tiny village nestled in the most terrifying forest one has ever seen. Yet, scarcely a week passes and it is raided and destroyed by bitter and felonious pirates. That's what everybody thinks they are, including the princess. So, it comes as a shock when she finds herself falling head over heels for Bloody Elspeth, or rather, the formidable Captain Bloodveil of the feared Rancid Ghost.

Before any confessions were able to be confessed, an eerie fog descended over the village, lingering without respite. Confusion ensues for the princess, not merely due to the fog's opacity, but the befuddlement that grips all minds. They might not have noticed, but she did. They were in an inescapable time loop. And now, the princess has a new quest: to unravel the village's secrets, break the time loop's curse, and perhaps, in the process, find a way to reclaim her kingdom.

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The Detective's Damsel

41 parts Complete

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