Tag "Corruption (crime)" - Works and Original stories

The magical world stands upon ancient artifacts — and an even older lie. Anna is part of this system, unaware of the price at which it was built. When promises of freedom and a new order arise in the Lower City, Anna finds herself at the heart of a conflict between the Council, the Houses, and a power long thought defeated. This is a story of choice, of power, and of the moment when embracing darkness becomes the only way to preserve the light.

From a pampered heiress to an abandoned orphan, her world shattered in an instant. But a year in the shadows forged a new kind of weapon: a brilliant mind and a deceptive charm. Now 18, she infiltrates the lavish casinos of Paris, a master of the con. Her goal? To reclaim her family's empire and expose the powerful enemies hiding in plain sight. Dive into The Crimson Con, where every gamble is a risk, and every smile hides a secret.