The Labyrinth Heiress
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Last published Thu, Aug 8, 2024
She's a penniless thief.
He's the spare to the most powerful kingdom on the continent.
Both have a common goal: win the yearly trials.
One for family.
One for duty.
15 mercenaries, 1 wildcard.
The labyrinth holds the answers- and eachother's potential undoing.
The only rule? Trust no one.
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Rowan, a penniless orphan, enters the trials as the Wildcard, desperate to win a cure for her sister, gifted only by the queen if she becomes the sole victor- a feat no Wildcard has achieved in 40 years. Andreas, the forgotten spare to the throne, strikes a deal with his mother -the queen- for a chance to claim the crown for himself if victorious.
When both unknowingly encounter each other days before the trials begin, despite their initial wariness, they form an unexpected bond. As they navigate the labyrinth's deadly traps and cunning illusions, Andreas must choose between his duty and his growingly intense feelings for Rowan. With Rowan's sister's life on the line and Andreas' claim to the throne at stake, will love conquer all, or will the labyrinth's secrets consume them both? The labyrinth holds the answers- and their potential undoing
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