The Poisonmaster's Gambit
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Last published Sat, Aug 1, 2026
THE SELECTION x CINDERELLA RETELLING
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In a kingdom ruled by potions and alchemy, poison is magic. Welcome to the Pestilence Trials.
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Lirabelle Blythe has long endured a life of servitude and drudgery as a way to pay off her parents' debts. Indentured to House Sylverleaf, a proud aristocratic family fallen on hard times, her only companion is Sybille, the family's timid and overlooked third daughter. When the crown announces a deadly competition for the title of Royal Poisonmaster and the prince's hand in marriage, Lirabelle concocts a daring gamble: sneak into the trials and help Sybille steal the prince's heart.
But the palace is a maze of poisoned corsets, laced chalices, and brewing conspiracies. Worse, the prince is nothing like Lirabelle expected. As she works to push Sybille into his arms, Lirabelle finds herself drawn into a game of dangerous chemistry with none other than the prince himself. In a world where one drop can kill, the growing attraction between them might be the deadliest poison of all.
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🧪 Poison-based magic system
👑 Royal Court Intrigue
⚔️ Deadly Competition
❤️🔥 Slow burn, forbidden romance (friends to lovers)
Beautiful cover by @Pennywithaney
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