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Beneath the Surface
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Ongoing, First published Jul 27, 2024
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In the darkest corners of the city, where hope is as scarce as clean air, a young girl stands alone, her gaze lost in the smog-choked sky. The oppressive heat and grime of the slums stretch endlessly around her. 

Beside her, a voice breaks the silence: "What do you plan to do?"

With a light chuckle and a hint of amusement, she responds, "Change the game. But first, I need to play it."

In a city where the glittering façades of skyscrapers mask the squalor of the slums, a young girl named Viviana emerges from the depths of poverty. In a world where mafias and government figures clash for power, Viviana's past drives her to seek strength and control. Determined to rise above her circumstances, she must navigate a treacherous landscape of elite politics, dangerous alliances, and hidden agendas.

Follow Viviana as she defies the odds, confronts corruption, and rewrites the rules of a world where survival is for the fittest. Join her on a journey beneath the surface, where every move can mean the difference between domination and destruction.

Are you ready to delve into the shadows and uncover the true power lurking beneath?
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The Shadow & the Sovereign

37 parts Complete Mature

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