The Circus District
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Dark adult fantasy, multipov, character driven, short chapters (under 10 pages), queernorm
So much was sacrificed to wipe out the Immortals. Yet, decades after their fall, the Immortals' curse remains.
Sickness, storms, earthquakes tearing apart whole regions, seasons gone forever...
In the middle of all this chaos, only the Circus District seems to thrive.
It is said to welcome all who have lost their home to the wrath of nature, to be a community where all are equal, where magic is praised and shared.
This is what is said.
But only those lucky enough to reach the Circus District get to put its promise to the test.
This is the BETA version of The Circus District. If you are interested in this story but would rather read the final version, it should be published by the end of 2026 (the digital version will be free).
Also english in not my native language, please tell me if I use weird words. ♥
Original story posted in french. I am translating and posting one chapter per week here. I also draw my characters a lot and share things about them on IG and Tiktok. ♥
Trigger warnings: death, grief, physical violence, psychological violence, harassment, sexual harassment, animal abuse, ableism, alcohol, blackmail, funfair ride accidents
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