Of Shadows and Ash
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Last published Sun, Oct 12, 2025
In a world divided by an ancient veil, where magic is nothing but a forgotten whisper, twenty-year-old Thea has always felt like an outsider. Plagued by strange dreams and an inexplicable emptiness, she never imagined that the truth of her existence lay hidden behind a mystical barrier created two decades ago.
When Thea unexpectedly crosses through the veil, she discovers a realm teeming with creatures thought to exist only in fairy tales. Here, she encounters Tristen, an enigmatic fae who seems to know more about her past than she does herself. As ancient prophecies begin to unfold, Thea learns she may be the key to preventing an apocalyptic war that threatens both realms.
But time is running out. The Dark Ones are stirring, their king gathering power, and Thea must master abilities she never knew she possessed. In a race against destiny, she must decide whom to trust in a world where nothing is as it seems.
"Of Shadows and Ash" is an enchanting tale of hidden identity, forbidden magic, and a destiny that bridges two worlds. Some secrets are better left buried-but others have the power to save us all.
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