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Inside Abyss

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WSA 2025 ENTRY #WSA2025 ...................................................................... Broken and shattered into a million pieces, Stark found all the memories of his past self forgotten, gone, swallowed by the Abyss. He opened his eyes to a world draped in shadows, where whispers wove through the air like unseen phantoms, and sorcery pulsed beneath the surface. Esoterica and Grimoire. Palimpsest and forbidden knowledge. With each step forward, he sought the truth of his existence—who he was, who he had been. But should he have knocked on the locked doors of Resonance… or surrendered himself to the quiet embrace of forgetfulness? ...................................................... Hey everyone! This is my first novel, so I’m still learning as I go. You might notice some inconsistencies, grammatical mistakes, or pacing issues in the early chapters, but I promise I’ll improve as I write more. I have a lot planned for this story, so I hope you’ll look forward to it—but maybe not too much, I don't know ; ) That said, if anything feels off or could be better, please let me know! I’m still an amateur, and your feedback will help me grow. Thanks for giving my story a chance!
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The Duke’s Bargain

“What did you say?” Félix asked. She repeated, “Name your price.” “What is that supposed to mean?” His voice had tapered off with an unreadable emotion that got her weak in her knees, but she held out her chin. “Didn't you once offer to pay me off? Now, make me an offer I cannot refuse. Otherwise, I will go in there"—she gestured toward the Ball—"and make everyone think you dragged me out here to take advantage of me. I know exactly what that would do to your reputation.” “Say. That. Again,” Félix said through gritted teeth as he inched closer to her. ====================== She hadn’t meant to upset him or, worse, blackmail him. She didn’t even know who he was; she only knew he looked important because of how regally he stood in the moonlit dark. Estella was the baron of Cleverdale’s youngest, born into a hard life and always kept on her toes. Her stepsisters hated her. The baroness loathed her. And her father, the only one she called family, shattered her heart when he sold her to Viscount Alistair Ravensdale to cover up his misdeeds. The night of Lady Agatha’s ball, she seized her chance and ran straight into … Duke Félix of Chateaûbriant. In the dark, he mistook her for Princess Coralie, his fiancée, and kissed her. When the moon revealed her face, something about her stuck with him. He couldn’t shake the image of her running wildly or how she smelled like white lotus with hardcore roots. But when she threatened his reputation, he refused to play along. She returned to her world of cruel sisters and an unwanted engagement. What she hadn’t prepared for was the Duke arriving at her doorstep, making two outrageous claims. One. He was the Duke of Chateaûbriant. And two. She had stolen something valuable from him that night. What had she stolen without knowing it? Or worse, what could he possibly demand as repayment? ✯Like it? Add to Library!
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