Wine in the Blood
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Last published Sun, Sep 28, 2025
The world is in chaos. The continent split in half.
Wine in the Blood
In a world torn by conflict and chaos, kingdoms are falling, and power struggles ignite in every corner of the realm. The ancient lands, split by a cataclysmic event known as the Great Divide, are now gripped by uncertainty. Ruling with fear and ambition, the once mighty fall while new leaders rise from the ashes.
Young Eryn, a noble boy of house Rettay, navigates the harsh landscapes, haunted by the remnants of a shattered world. In a distant kingdom, Lady Suzanna schemes to secure her bloodline's future, while her grandson, the next Lord of the Greene, is caught in the web of betrayal and political intrigue. Meanwhile, Marthea, a jealous and determined woman, becomes an unwilling pawn in a game that could change the course of history.
And in the cracks of the split world, things are seen and heard, only now would a force take back their seat.
As the world edges toward destruction, questions arise: Is there truly an end to this endless reign of power, or will it all begin again?
In this epic tale of survival, loyalty, and revenge, the pursuit of the throne is more dangerous than ever before.
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