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When The Shadows Whisper

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Some bonds save you, others destroy. Which will prevail?

Haunted by a pact with the malevolent god Keres, Aiden's life is one of many sacrifices - rituals performed in darkness, secrets buried deep and pain that never fades. For years, Keres has thrived on Aiden's suffering, twisting his mind and tightening his grip further.

But in Elara, Aiden finds an anchor, a safe haven. Her unwavering love offers a fragile light against the shadows threatening to consume him. Yet the closer they grow, the more Keres hungers to sever their bond.

As the gods whispers grow louder and his manipulations more insidious, Aiden is forced to confront a devastating choice: Can he finally free himself from the entities grasp without losing the only person who's ever truly seen him? Or will his silence and secrets will be the end of everything either way?All Rights Reserved

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