Ink Masters [WxW] [Modern fantasy]

Optional standalone//Book 1 of 'Palette City'

Welcome to the city that hides those capable of giving life to their art. Their power is beautiful and deadly, but it can come at two costly prices: resources and sanity.

Beatrix lives her life on the edge, thriving off of anything risky or dangerous. She is disliked by many, tolerated by some, and supported by one. It's a life of excitement and unpredictability, and that's how she likes it.
But her path takes a sudden turn when she finds a white-haired woman fending for her life. Memories are stirred, interest takes root, and a new experience emerges. This time, Beatrix doesn't have to cause trouble, because the true challenges are coming at her instead, and she'll have to learn the hard way that life is not a game.

Requinn has only known a single life, one of pain, obedience and secrets. Meant for something that was erased at birth, she instead lives trapped in a reality of cruelty and unfairness, strained to the limits of her sanity and morality.
That is, until circumstances suddenly change. A final chance is given. And she encounters a teal-haired woman, a savior of chaos and violence, someone different, reckless, dangerous, and yet... invaluable. Because when Requinn's past haunts and hunts her, only one person may help her realize that only she dictates who she can truly be.

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Content warnings: Morally grey characters, Violence, Mild gore, Death, Domestic abuse, Trauma, Swearing, Offensive language, Abusive language, Implied sexual content, Imprisonment, etc.
(There's non-spoiler details for each content warning in the "starting A/N")

LGBTQIA+ characters and themes are present, so I kindly invite those against this type of content to not read.

For those still intent on reading, welcome to 'Ink Masters'! I hope you enjoy!