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Journey of Seeking: Shadows of the Past

Reads 89
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Parts 6
Time 46m

Reads 89
Votes 49
Parts 6
Time 46m

adventure drama mystery

In a world veiled in supernatural powers and wrapped in shadows of secrecy,  
a ten-year-old girl lives within the folds of an esteemed British family, whose lavish doors conceal truths no one expects.  
Having lost her parents at the age of five, she quietly took charge of the family's affairs from behind the scenes-between grand estates and critical decisions.

But the calm surface of her life, trembling beneath, was turned upside down when she discovered a forgotten document revealing the existence of an older brother... missing somewhere in Tokyo.  
And so, the journey begins.  
A search that may unearth an unforgettable past and unravel secrets that were never meant to be revealed.All Rights Reserved

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