Dawn: Through the Parasol's Eye
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Last published Wed, Jul 8, 2026
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"What do I hunger for..."
The existence of Shades are as old as history. Soul-eating entities with skin as black as ink and a presence as cold as ice. They don't have an end goal, their only purpose: to consume.
Through a series of events, a Shade meets Dawn, a shy, noble girl that's still coping the loss of her father, who died three years prior.
The Shade curses himself to her umbrella. All the while, making a vow - to protect her and watch over her, even if that means ostracizing himself from the rest of his species.
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What to expect:
- A character focused story with a cast you'll grow to love. (Or absolutely hate)
- Grim, dark moments, balanced out by comforting and cozy moments.
- A story that takes place in a Medieval London-esque world that's expanded on as the story progresses.
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