Veil of Shadows
LizMack
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  • Reads 171
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  • Parts 16
  • Time 1h 23m
LizMack
Complete, First published Oct 23
Mature
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actionadventureassassinconspiracydystopianelitefantasyfictionforbiddenfriendshipguildinventionskingdomlovemagesmagicorphanorphanagepowersprophecyqueenromanceroyaltysecretweapons
In a world where ancient magic lingers beneath the surface and steam-powered inventions shape the future, Selene, a cloaked assassin with a dark past, and Taren, a rogue inventor with a heart full of secrets, must confront forces beyond their control.

When Selene's hidden power draws the attention of a ruthless faction bent on awakening a forgotten darkness, she finds her only ally is Taren, a daring engineer whose brass and clockwork creations may hold the key to their survival-but trusting him could be as dangerous as the enemies they face.

As the line between light and shadow blurs, Selene and Taren are pulled into a web of intrigue, betrayal, and forbidden magic. With enemies closing in from every direction, they must uncover the truth behind an ancient prophecy that links them both-and make impossible choices before the darkness consumes them.
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Woven Shadows

11 parts Ongoing Mature

Woven Shadows follows Brighton, a young woman hiding a dangerous secret that she doesn't fully understand. Haunted by loss and burdened by a past she cannot escape, Brighton embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her heritage and the mysterious forces pulling her into a world of magic and prophecy. As she navigates the growing tension between light and darkness, Brighton is forced to confront her deepest fears, forge powerful alliances, and unravel the secrets of a forgotten legacy that could either save or destroy everything she holds dear. In a world on the brink of war, her choices will determine the fate of kingdoms-and herself.

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