Rising Ashes
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Aimee had always been a citizen of Dema, trapped beneath the heavy veil of Vialism like everyone else. Though she never truly believed in the religion that dictated every aspect of their lives, defiance wasn't an option. In Dema, you either followed the rules or faced the consequences. So, like the rest, she kept her head down and went along with it-until everything changed.
Whispers of rebellion stirred through the streets when Clancy, the legendary figure who had escaped Dema's grip time and again, began organizing an uprising. For the first time, Aimee saw a chance to fight back, to break free from the chains of Vialism and the Bishops' oppressive rule.
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