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Ancient Dreams #1

Ancient Ruins

Name: Ancient Ruins
Rating: 4.17 (1910 reviews)
Author: Benjamin Medrano

Benjamin Medrano January 16, 2017

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Synopsis

Sistina awakened after millennia of dormancy, her memories in tatters and born anew. Residing in the ruins of an ancient city, she finds herself drawn into a war between two elven nations and the slaver kingdom of Kelvanis when she rescues a princess from slavery. With her domain containing hints of forgotten knowledge, Sistina becomes a dungeon, stronghold, and source of hope all at once. And perhaps, just perhaps, she could finally find love in her new life.

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