Lord Anathemus
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Last published Fri, Sep 20, 2024
In a kingdom steeped in shadows and fear, the end of summer awakens a dark tradition: the autumn lottery.
When chance selects Beatrice as the next offering for the king, Dora doesn't hesitate to volunteer in her place, triggering a series of events that will change the fate of the kingdom forever.
Upon entering the castle, Dora quickly realizes that her path will be far more complex than she had imagined. Instead of facing a swift death as she had expected, she finds herself entangled in a complicated game of sacrifices and cryptic words.
Will she be able to break the curse, or will she succumb to the darkness?
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