In a world where relentless darkness breeds monstrous nightmares that hunt humanity every night, survival is confined within colossal domes forged through ancient alchemy. Within these protective walls, a militaristic and aristocratic society thrives, bolstered by soldiers wielding elemental alchemy to battle the beasts that threaten their existence. But danger lurks not only outside the domes; it festers within, as fear and ambition twist humanity into its own worst enemy... moreIn a world where relentless darkness breeds monstrous nightmares that hunt humanity every night, survival is confined within colossal domes forged through ancient alchemy. Within these protective walls, a militaristic and aristocratic society thrives, bolstered by soldiers wielding elemental alchemy to battle the beasts that threaten their existence. But danger lurks not only outside the domes; it festers within, as fear and ambition twist humanity into its own worst enemy. When a city falls, three siblings are thrust into the chaos, training to become soldiers in a desperate bid for survival. Seven years later, another city succumbs to nightmarish horrors, pushing the remaining sanctuaries to their breaking point. As refugees flood in and resources dwindle, a daring squad is dispatched to reclaim a lost city. Captain Sterling, leader of the elite squad, and Elizabeth, a soldier with a perilous and unique gift, are forced to confront their deep-seated differences amidst the turmoil. As they navigate a world rife with betrayal and the haunting specter of their own humanity, they must unite to combat the true monsters that threaten to consume their world.Can they harness their powers and trust one another long enough to save their fragile society, or will they be swallowed by the very darkness they fight against?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________This story that delves into the darker aspects of human nature and the struggle for survival in a world filled with danger and political intrigue, with a slow-burning romance and a focus on character development._______________________________________________________________________________________________________This book contains subject matter that might be difficult for some readers, including violence, mass death, monsters, explicit gore, parental abandonment, parental death, political and military corruption, idealisation of suicide and sacrifice, explicit language, consumption of alcohol and explicit sexual content. This is a book for adults ! less
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