Ashes of Obsession
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MatureOngoing1h 25m
Last published Tue, Mar 18, 2025
After a devastating tragedy shatters her world, Elara embarks on a quest for truth that leads her into the arms of Caliban Nox, a manipulative and enigmatic stranger with secrets as dark as his allure.
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