As The Night Descends
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Last published Fri, Aug 15, 2025
Dorothy once lived in a world of silk gowns, candlelit halls, and whispered courtesies.
Now, her nights are ruled by shadows.
When an unexpected encounter drags her into the immortal underworld, Dorothy is forced to trade her crown for chains - and her voice for silence. In a court where beauty hides cruelty and every smile conceals fangs, she must learn to survive without losing herself completely.
But the darkness is patient.
It tempts.
It consumes.
And as Dorothy is drawn deeper into a dangerous game of power, desire, and blood, she begins to wonder if she's fighting the monsters... or becoming one of them.
As the Night Descends is a gothic fantasy of betrayal, temptation, and the fine line between prey and predator.
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