The Mark of Rome
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Last published Sun, Dec 21, 2025
164 A.D.
In the golden age of the Roman Empire, the young, penniless Esther finds herself in the company of the soft-spoken warrior Marius Libo, kin to the very emperor himself.
Desperate after her mother's death, Marius catches Esther's eye in the marketplace, dressed in full centurion garb. With a careful eye, she finds his weakness to be the solution to her own plight.
Together, they agree to sacrifice their freedom for the sake of what Romans value most: pride and family.
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