Heir of Shadows
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Amidst ancient prophecies, a girl's dark power threatens all.
"My magic, raw and untamed, crackled around me like a storm, the air thick with its oppressive weight."
"I was not just an heir to the shadows; I was their master."
"Child of shadow, hear my plea. The realms are in peril, and only you can set them free."
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Set in a realm where magic weaves through the tapestry of existence, this story unfolds around Elara Sephyn. Fueled by magic, embroiled in epic conflicts, and entwined with prophecies, her journey will etch indelible marks upon the pages of Nadronia's history books.
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This is a teaser to a novel I am not quite sure if I
want to write (its written in what I'm assuming is purple prose, which some people dislike) If enough readers enjoy this I will continue to publish chapters. (What is published currently is not a full chapter, just a preview of sorts)
This is inspired quite loosely by the ,Once upon a Broken Heart' series by Stephenie Garber, and the ,Seven Devils/Virtues' by @thesehunprints on ao3 (mainly in writing style and 'aesthetics', rather than plot and characters)
Thank you for reading if you do decide to, and please leave any thoughts/notes in the comments!
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