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SHADOWS OF DESIRES
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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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"Manipulation Chronicles: Shadows Unleashed"

20 parts Complete Mature

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