Haunted by Shadows and Beasts
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Young orphan girl Claire Dawne has been raised by her homeless adoptive family most of her life. They told her stories of triumphant heroes and damsels in distress but her favourite stories were always that of the things lurking in the shadows. She always found the creatures of the night interesting...
So what happens when those creatures take interest in her?
Haunted by malevolent shadows and beasts, Claire goes on a journey to learn of the curse placed upon her and the mark that is slowly enveloping her into darkness, as she fights for her freedom.
Will she escape the darkness that not only lurks from within? Or will she be enraptured by the beast who aims to crush her heart?
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