SHADOWS OF DESIRES
RumblingRhetoric
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  • Reads 151
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  • Parts 10
  • Time 1h 6m
RumblingRhetoric
Ongoing, First published Jul 12, 2024
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In the heart of Veritas, a city where secrets lurk behind every corner, seasoned Detective Elena Alvarez is thrust into a labyrinth of crime, love, and betrayal. As she investigates a string of high-profile disappearances, she crosses paths with the enigmatic billionaire Sebastian Roth, whose charm and mystery blur the lines between right and wrong. Drawn into a dangerous dance of deception and desire, Elena must navigate a world where trust is scarce and every revelation pulls her deeper into the shadows. Torn between her duty and her growing feelings, she faces a choice: uncover the truth or succumb to the allure of a man who could be her greatest ally-or her most perilous adversary. "Shadows of Desire" is a gripping tale of passion and peril, where every step could be the last.
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Shadow's and Chains

11 parts Ongoing

In the sprawling, rain-soaked metropolis of New Crescent City, corruption isn't just rampant-it's institutionalized. Beneath the neon lights and crumbling facades, an invisible war is being waged. Elena Rios, a former private investigator turned shadow-wielding vigilante, has made it her mission to dismantle the city's darkest secret: a human trafficking ring run by a ruthless mastermind known only as The Broker. Armed with her shadow-infused dagger, martial arts prowess, and cutting-edge gadgets, Elena becomes Silhouette, a ghost haunting the city's underworld. But The Broker isn't an ordinary criminal. Vincent Malloy, a charismatic businessman, rules the city's criminal empire with manipulation, fear, and precision. From his penthouse fortress, he pulls the strings of chaos, believing that control over corruption is the only way to maintain order. As Elena delves deeper into the labyrinth of lies, betrayal, and bloodshed, she faces mercenaries, assassins, and her own haunted past. Each step brings her closer to uncovering the truth about The Broker's empire-but also closer to her breaking point. In a deadly game of shadows and deception, can Elena outsmart a mastermind who always seems one step ahead? Or will the price of justice be her very soul? --- Content Warning: This story contains intense action, mature themes, and dark subject matter, including crime and violence.

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