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A Dance of Shadows and Light

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Reads 3,514
Votes 338
Parts 26
Time 6h 6m

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Submit. Obey. Never look them in the eye. 

In a realm once ravaged by war and monsters, where humans, fae, and shifters battled for survival, the demons came and reshaped life as they knew it. Warlocks were born, and under their shadow, monsters fled and chaos dwindled. The Great Leviathan is the most powerful and feared of them all. His rule over Eminence Keep is absolute, and even the bravest souls tremble at the thought of defying him. No one dares challenge his rule--or survives long enough to try.

Valary Alaris, driven by ambition and dreams, steps into the dark halls of Emeninse Keep, hoping to carve her name in history. But no one warned her the Keep is where dreams go to die and hope succumbs to oblivion. Valary will become a legend--but not the one she imagined.

Prepare for a tale of survival, shocking twists, and a love that defies the darkest of shadows.All Rights Reserved

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