beyond the shadowfall
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Last published Sun, May 11, 2025
"In Aethoria, where elemental magic reigns, Wildborn Kaelin Darkshadow finds herself at the center of a brewing storm. As the Shadowfall threatens the balance, Kaelin must navigate ancient magic, hidden agendas, and forbidden love with the enigmatic Xandros Blackwood. Together, they'll face impossible choices, confront their deepest fears, and fight to save Aethoria from destruction."
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