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Anne Bishop

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In a dark matriarchal world, a dangerously powerful man waits for the prophesied queen — and she's just a child.

Content Warnings
sexual assault (past or present)abuse (physical)abuse (emotional)captivityviolence/goredubious consent

Description

As the Eater of the World continues to spread its dark influence across the land of Ephemera, Glorianna Belladonna stands alone against the evil entity, until enigmatic visions lead her to Michael, a man who possesses his own mysterious powers. Reprint.

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