Bound by Emeralds
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Last published Thu, Oct 23, 2025
He was created to heal, but taught to hate.
Shadow, the ultimate life form, infiltrates Eggman's plan to deceive his rivals. His true mission: to save Sonic. But his ability to heal through touch brings an unexpected intimacy, blurring the lines between duty and desire.
Between betrayal and salvation, two lonely heroes discover that their greatest strength lies not in chaos energy, but in the refuge they find in each other.
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The cover i made it myself
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