Gardenia's Last Light
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Last published Sat, Apr 8, 2023
Gardenia's last light is a dark and thrilling fantasy romance horror, filled with twists and turns, love and heartbreak, and the haunting shadow of a cursed past
The story begins with a grieving king, who has just lost his queen and is consumed with anger and rage. Rather than killing his daughter, who he blames for the queen's death, he curses her instead, causing her to suffer and affecting the lives of those around her.
But despite her cursed existence, the young princess finds a glimmer of hope when she meets a local bread boy. He is kind and caring, and she feels a connection to him unlike anything she's ever experienced before.
As they grow up together, the princess is torn between her feelings for the bread boy and the haunting grip of her curse. She doesn't know if her feelings are genuine or if it's just her curse affecting the life she is living and the people around her.
The story takes you on a journey of love and loss, as the princess tries to unravel the truth behind her curse and find a way to break free from its grasp. Along the way, she must confront the horrors of her past and overcome the forces of darkness that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear.
It's a tale of fantasy and romance, filled with heartache and terror,
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