Gears and Shadows
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Last published Wed, Jul 30, 2025
In a fractured world haunted by forgotten magic, Ruby Rook is pulled into a search for the lost city of Velmire - a place whispered of in riddles and guarded by shadows. Alongside the guarded Lysander and the enigmatic shapeshifter Tieran, Ruby must face ancient secrets, dangerous powers, and the truth about her own past including her parents. But every step toward Velmire awakens something deep within her... something that may save the world - or unravel it.
And as the lines between protector and threat begin to blur, one question remains:
Who is Ruby really meant to become?
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