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A Shadow Bright and Burning

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Henrietta can burst into flames.

Forced to reveal her power to save a friend, she's shocked when instead of being executed, she's named the first female sorcerer in hundreds of years and invited to train as one of Her Majesty's royal sorcerers.

Thrust into the glamour of Victorian London, Henrietta is declared the prophesied one, the girl who will defeat the Ancients, bloodthirsty demons terrorizing humanity. She also meets her fellow sorcerer trainees, handsome young men eager to test her power and her heart. One will challenge her. One will fight for her. One will betray her.

But Henrietta is not the chosen one.

As she plays a dangerous game of deception, she discovers that the sorcerers have their own secrets to protect. With battle looming, how much will she risk to save the city--and the one she loves?All Rights Reserved

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Prophecy

In the shadows of history lies a secret religion - the first of its kind - whose ancient prophecy foretells a battle for mankind's fate. Two girls, bound by destiny, possess extraordinary powers they themselves don't yet understand. One is destined to unleash chaos that could end the world; the other holds the key to its salvation. As dark forces conspire to keep them apart, demons with their own hidden agendas lurk in the depths, determined to thwart the prophecy at all costs. Yet, among the ordinary, there exist chosen protectors - beings straddling the line between humanity and something otherworldly-who are sworn to ensure the girls' paths intertwine. In a race against time, as shadows deepen and secrets unravel, will they embrace their destinies or be lost to the darkness? A tale of power, betrayal, and the haunting question of choice awaits in this gripping story where every moment could tip the balance between salvation and annihilation.