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The Vandal's Shadow

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Reads 101
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Parts 6
Time 1h 13m

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When an unknown substance on a public sundial is thought to be evidence of foul play, Detective Wyatt Kask is called in by the police to help determine the nature of the crime. Over the course of the night, Kask and the Sheriff of Wellington are pulled into a bizarre labyrinth of industrial espionage.All Rights Reserved

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Lonely Thieves

In the futuristic city of Twilight, life isn't easy for those who aren't rich. Those who aren't able to pull themselves out of poverty sometimes turn to the life of Night Hunters, who will do any job, even those that toe the line of illegality. Four Night Hunters with wildly different backgrounds cross paths on a job to steal a necklace from one of the strongest families in Twilight. However, the deeper ramifications behind this job are greater than they ever could have imagined. New chapters come out every Monday.