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Beyond the Gateways

bookedbywriting

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Parts 26
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Reads 69
Votes 24
Parts 26
Time 2h 2m

bookedbywriting

Ariana's world is about to shatter.
When a chance encounter on a dating app leads her to Dorian, a charming yet mysterious man, she finds herself drawn into a world of magic she never knew existed. Sparks fly between them along with an undeniable tension but Ariana has no idea that the man she's just met holds secrets darker than any she could imagine.
Dorian isn't just another flirt on a mission to break hearts. He's searching for something, someone and Ariana's magic might be the key to unlocking the truth behind an ancient world hidden just beyond the edges of reality. As their connection deepens, so does the danger that lurks at every corner.
There's something within Ariana, something ancient, tied to the Gateways, doors to a world of darkness, power, and chaos. And the more she uncovers, the more she realizes that the path to saving both worlds might lead her straight into Dorian's arms... or into the heart of a terrifying truth that will change everything she thought she knew.
When love and danger collide, the only certainty is that nothing is what it seems.All Rights Reserved

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