Story By Faith Hunter
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Faith Hunter

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SHADOWS AND WINGS:The reflection's keeper
Updated at Mar 26, 2025, 05:10
Deep within the heart of the Sylvan Veil, a hidden world untouched by time, a human girl named Rhea is discovered as a baby, cradled in the roots of the Whispering Oak. Raised by the gentle fae, she grows up sensing she is different from the ethereal beings around her. But on her sixteenth birthday, everything changes—her wings emerge, shimmering like liquid glass, revealing her true nature as a Fairy of Self-Reflection, the first in centuries.As Rhea navigates her newfound identity, she discovers her unique powers: the ability to reveal hidden truths, mend broken souls, and step into the mirrored plane where past, present, and potential futures converge. But such power attracts darkness. The ruthless sorcerer Shunter, once banished from the Sylvan Veil, returns seeking the Mirror of Reflection, an ancient artifact that amplifies Rhea’s abilities. If he claims it, he will enslave the fae, twisting their minds into his loyal puppets.Rhea struggles with self-doubt, haunted by visions of her possible failures. It is Otheniel, a brave yet enigmatic warrior with a past as shadowed as his sword, who helps her see that her uniqueness is not a burden, but her greatest strength. With his unwavering belief in her, Rhea learns to master her gifts—turning fears into wisdom, deception into truth, and weakness into resilience.As Shunter launches his final attack, Rhea must embrace the full power of her reflection magic. In the battle for the fate of the Sylvan Veil, she steps into the mirror realm one last time, facing not only the villain—but her deepest self. To defeat Shunter, she must uncover the truth hidden in her own heart: that her reflection is not just what she sees, but what she chooses to become.Will she shatter under the weight of expectation, or will she rise, a beacon of clarity and strength, to protect the world that raised her?
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