Cinders
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  • Reads 112
  • Votes 21
  • Parts 13
  • Time 1h 19m
Ongoing, First published May 28, 2024
In a realm where shadows whisper secrets and magic throbs beneath every step, Ash, a skilled huntress, becomes entangled in a destiny darker than she ever imagined. Her path crosses with a prince shrouded in darkness, his smile hiding more than mere secrets-it veils a sinister purpose and a connection to the enigmatic King of Shadows, who rules from the hidden corners of this world.

As Ash traverses a treacherous landscape where nothing is as it seems, she must face not only her deepest fears but also desires she never knew existed. One arrow, loosed from her bow, sets in motion a chain of events that plunges her into a deadly game of power, where each move could either crown her as queen or drag her into the abyss.

In this world of deception, trust is a double-edged sword. The prince's true intentions remain cloaked in mystery, forcing Ash to decide who to trust as she teeters on the razor's edge between light and shadow. One wrong step, and the darkness will consume her.
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