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When Cerise's parents mysteriously vanish, she's determined to track them down—even if it means stepping into dangerous territory between the magical Weird and the mundane world. Enter William, a brooding changeling soldier caught between two worlds himself, who appears in her swampy homeland on a mission that's dangerously tangled with her own. Their chemistry is undeniable, but trust doesn't come easy when they're both hiding secrets and caught in the crossfire of a magical cold war threatening to explode. It's a thrilling blend of mystery, high stakes, and a slow-burn romance that'll have you rooting for two people learning to lean on each other.
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Sultry swamp magic meets tense chemistry—dark indie and moody electronic with gothic undertones. Think Purity Ring meets The National, atmospheric yet charged with danger and forbidden attraction. Brooding, sensual, caught between two worlds.
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