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The Silent Veil

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Parts 15
Time 6h 57m

Lanada's job as an assassin used to be easy. But now, Sam Bones from the STAR agency has evidence of their crimes. They aren't seeking punitive justice though; Lanada is wanted for their specific skillset in silent, tactical murder. 


With a violent war escalating, Lanada must confront their past; compelled to protect lives rather than take them for once. STAR's orders stifle any chance at peace however, and even well intentioned people like Sam are corrupted by the decisions of their leaders. 


Lanada and Sam must trust one another to end the violence they've perpetuated. If they want to redeem themselves, then they've got to risk everything to stop STAR's war path. 



What to expect:

Aliens in a grounded, realistic world; no space. 

A universe not reliant on capitalism, where stateless societies are the norm. 

Military escapades criticizing state control and its corrupting nature.

Nonbinary protagonist who's sorting out some personal issues. 

Their gay best friend. 

The world's shittest dad, but the world's best STAR agent. 

This book is finished, has been edited several times, beta read, and is basically ready for querying. I'm holding off until I get some more feedback, and do some more editing. Each chapter will be released every few days to once a week. I appreciate all of you reading this! Leave feedback or not, sharing this story is my main goal here. Thank you for your time!All Rights Reserved

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