Where We Lie
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Last published Tue, Apr 28, 2026
A 22-year-old woman investigates her mother's disappearance from 19 years ago, only to be transported to a mysterious realm after falling asleep. Amidst a raging war, she must navigate this new world's dangers and uncover the truth to save both this realm and herself.
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