Valley of Ashes
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Last published Sat, Oct 11, 2025
When dark forces rise from the margins of oblivion, searching for powerful relics that have been lost over centuries, Nora Silverfang, a cunning sorceress, and Rhys Blackthorn, a tormented knight, are bound by the threads of destiny to embark on a journey filled with danger, mysteries, and legends in search of truth and a glimmer of hope.
*Author note: Please have in mind that this is a developing draft, I'm sharing this world as it grows. Hope you enjoy the journey.
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