The Ember Within
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  • Parts 6
  • Time 54m
Ongoing, First published Sep 18
"I'm not sure what I want, but when I do, I'll move mountains to get it. My desires aren't tethered to anyone else; they're solely about me.

Sometimes, even the most delicate things can seem dangerous but these things are too fragile to be counted.

I can choose him, but this fragile choice could ruin me or my cause, and I can't afford that, even if it means the end of my life.

But the sight of him takes my breath away. I've met countless men in my nineteen years, but why is he different? Why is he the one whose gaze makes my heart, Calista's heart of iron, beat? "


Scarlet the elusive leader of the Rebel, has dedicated her life to overthrowing King Edward's tyrannical rule over Redelvrid. For years, she has inspired her people to fight for justice and freedom, using fear and intimidation to keep the king in check. But when she unexpectedly discovers that the person she's been looking out as her only family for years is a target of her rebellion, her world is shattered. As Scarlet navigates this moral dilemma, she is confronted with new challenges and threats. Dark magic is being used against her people, and her comrades are falling victim to mysterious deaths. Now the question that arises is will she continue to pursue her goals, knowing it means eradicating the person who has always been her anchor? Or will she abandon her cause ?
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