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The Sovereign's Curse
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BenjaminAddison2
Ongoing, First published Sep 11, 2024
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In the kingdom of Valenor, the throne is not just a seat of power-it's a death sentence.

Crown Prince Leon has been shielded from the brutal politics of his family for most of his life, but when he is betrothed to Elysia, the cunning and beautiful daughter of his family's sworn rivals, everything changes. Far from the obedient bride she pretends to be, Elysia harbors her own dark ambitions, determined to seize the throne for herself.

But on the night of their wedding, an assassin's blade strikes, killing Leon. When he awakens, he's trapped in a time loop-doomed to relive the week before his murder, over and over again. With each reset, Leon uncovers deeper layers of conspiracy and betrayal, not only from within the palace walls but from Elysia herself. Every step forward reveals new enemies, blurred alliances, and a deadly game where love and ambition are weapons.

Can Leon untangle the treacherous web around him in time to break free from the loop and save his kingdom? Or will Elysia's secrets destroy them both before the week is up?
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A Crown Of Shadows

27 parts Complete

In the shadowy depths of a kingdom riddled with deception and rebellion, a young commoner named Isabel embarks on a treacherous journey. Her mission: to infiltrate the heart of the royal castle. Yet, as secrets unravel and loyalties shift, Isabel finds herself ensnared in a web of intrigue, torn between duty and the unexpected stirrings of her heart. Inside the opulent castle, a deceitful king forces her into a charade she never anticipated, thrusting her into the role of a lifetime. Among the royals, she must navigate a treacherous path where every step could be her last. But when a neighboring prince, Casimir, extends a hand of alliance and love, Isabel is swept into a world of romance and grandeur, where the line between right and wrong blurs. As her heart wavers between loyalty and love, the kingdom stands on the brink of turmoil. A tale of deception and redemption, of courage and love, "A Crown of Shadows" weaves a riveting narrative of a commoner's journey from the shadows to the heart of a kingdom, where secrets lie in wait, and where the future of an entire realm hinges on one young woman's choices. Can Isabel navigate the treacherous corridors of power, protect her heart from the allure of love, and unveil the truth that could change a kingdom's destiny? In a land where shadows conceal as much as they reveal, the answers may lie where she least expects them.

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