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Vigor Mortis

Name: Vigor Mortis
Rating: 4.61 (4002 reviews)
Author: Thundamoo

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Synopsis

In a world of sky islands orbiting around a core of mist, humanity is besieged with countless threats. When a young girl from the slums unwittingly becomes one of those threats, she finds herself capable of horrific things that she can’t help but learn to love…

Vigor Mortis is a lighthearted story about existential terror. Come for the horror, stay for the hope.

Updates Fridays. Enjoy the read!

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