Astral Gates
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Ongoing1h 15m
Last published Sun, Jul 27, 2025
[ENG VERSION OF MY BOOK: WROTA ASTRALU]
Aelith arrives in a remote, legend-shrouded town on an island to live in a ruined manor and help with its renovation. But she doesn't know that the hill the estate stands on has been soaked in blood for centuries - and the local community is hiding more than one terrifying lie.
The disappearance of her friend and the discovery of a sunken car shatter the illusion of peace, marking the beginning of a nightmare. When the reclusive son of the local police officer shows up in town, and a mysterious kitchen hand begins to display signs of obsession, Aelith is drawn into a whirlwind of rituals, false promises, and a fight for her life.
Three uneasy allies must confront a cursed past - one that not all of them will escape. Because this is no longer just a game of survival... but of who can break the rules of a bloody legacy.
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