The Devil's Mistress
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  • Reads 89
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  • Parts 40
  • Time 4h 48m
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Ongoing, First published Sep 17, 2024
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The Devil's Mistress

A dark, gothic thriller set in the shadowy, decaying town of Hollow Creek, The Devil's Mistress follows Lilith Carver, a mysterious woman who returns after a decade of absence. Known for the unsolved deaths and eerie events that plagued the town before her departure, her reappearance sends a ripple of fear through the locals, many of whom still whisper about the dark power they believe she harbors.

The novel plunges readers into a world of deep suspense, where the town's crumbling mansions, fog-choked streets, and forgotten graveyards hide sinister secrets. As Lilith steps back into her family's abandoned, haunted estate, she is greeted not just by the ghosts of her past, but by something far older and darker that has been waiting for her return. Unnatural whispers fill the night, eyes watch from the shadows, and as events spiral out of control, the line between reality and nightmare blurs.

With its creeping sense of dread, The Devil's Mistress explores themes of guilt, betrayal, and the dangerous allure of power. Lilith is not simply a victim of her past, but an active player in a deadly game of manipulation, where salvation and damnation often come from the same hand. But as the forces of darkness close in, it becomes clear that her return was never a choice-she was summoned, and now must confront the price of her family's legacy.

In this heart-pounding suspense, every glance over the shoulder, every whisper in the dark, and every secret left unspoken pulls the reader deeper into a tale where trust is dangerous, and redemption may be nothing more than a lie.
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𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 (TDN FANFIC 2ND GENERATION) cover
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𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 (TDN FANFIC 2ND GENERATION)

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