Description
In the shadows of a dark and unforgiving world, Onyx Lianthia, a resilient and cunning assassin, fights against the chains of her tormentor, Aleksei Highcrest. Imprisoned and tortured for years, Onyx navigates the treacherous landscape of betrayal and secrecy. As she forms unexpected alliances and unveils the web of deceit within Highcrest's fortress. With the looming royal decree mandating attendance at Penumbra Academy, she seizes a glimmer of hope for escape. Will she unravel the secrets that bind her, or will the shadows consume her in a tale where resilience battles cruelty, and hope flickers in the darkness? "In The Shadows of Deceit" is a gripping tale of survival, alliances, and the indomitable spirit of a woman determined to reclaim her life from the clutches of a merciless adversary.
Prologue
