Darkest Before Dawn (Short Story)
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Zora Amel, or Dusk, is Program 34's top superhero. Tasked with discovering the truth behind several mysterious disappearances, she and her longest-standing teammate are accused of being behind the missing students. They join forces with a rookie superhero determined to prove themselves to crack the case. However, the truth is far from what she expects: the danger lurks close to home.
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