The Queen's Assassin
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Last published Fri, Jul 24, 2026
In a kingdom built on loyalty, she knows one truth-
someone wants her dead.
Desperate for answers, and running out of time, the queen makes a dangerous choice.
She hires the kingdom's deadliest assassin to protect her.
But as dark secrets surface and powerful forces collide, the line between ally and enemy begins to disappear.
In a game where everyone wears a mask, TRUST is the deadliest risk of all.
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