~Beyond The Crown ~
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Last published Tue, Jan 7, 2025
"The heart has its reasons, which reason does not know." - Blaise Pascal
In the shadows of a forgotten era, a legendary warrior emerges, shrouded in mystery and veiled in secrecy. They call her the Shadow Commander, a phantom leader who wears a mask of steel and wields a sword of unyielding justice. With a singular purpose, she sets her sights on the rebellious Kingdom of Maradon, determined to take down its ruler, King Kymir Xandros- a man of unyielding ambition and charisma, whose piercing gaze seems to bore into the souls of those around him.
But to achieve her goal, the Shadow Commander must shed her armor and don a disguise that will allow her to infiltrate the royal court. As a maid, she is tasked with serving the very prince she has sworn to destroy. Her face, once hidden behind a mask, is now exposed, yet her true identity remains a secret. But for how long? As she navigates the treacherous landscape of court politics, the Shadow Commander finds herself drawn to the prince's captivating presence. The lines between loyalty and love begin to blur, threatening to destroy everything she has fought for.
What happens when the heart of a warrior is awakened by the very enemy she has sworn to destroy? Can the Shadow Commander complete her mission, or will her secrets be exposed, forever changing the course of history?
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