The Girl (Revised)
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Last published Fri, Feb 14, 2025
For centuries, Edward Fernsby III has stalked the shadows as The Eternal Assassin-a cursed immortal bound to spill blood for unseen masters. With each kill, his humanity slips further away, his past lost to time... until a mysterious young girl appears, claiming she can unlock his forgotten memories, unveil the truth of his long-dead lover, and perhaps even break the curse that chains him to eternity. But in a world where fate is written in blood and the past is never truly buried, can Edward trust her? Can she help him break free from his curse before it consumes him completely? Or is he doomed to an eternity of bloodshed? Read The Girl to find out!
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