Blinded by the Flames
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Last published Wed, Apr 30, 2025
In a world divided between two cities-one consumed by violence and the other seemingly untouched by crime-sisters Xara and Selene must navigate the darkness of their past and the ruthless realities of their present.
After the brutal murder of their mother, girls realize the so-called utopia of Lumen, everything is not as perfect as it seems, drawing them to the crime-ridden city of Vilecrest to seek revenge.
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