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Literary political fiction. War thriller. A woman who presents as innocent and closes loose ends permanently.

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Medieval horror fantasy. A world at war with itself and with something older. The rune bearers are waking.

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Oksana processes asylum claims by day and closes loose ends by night. She is her country's most capable soldier, her director's most trusted asset, and her husband's greatest concern.

"She doesn't believe what she does is right. She believes it is necessary. There is a difference."

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In a world quietly at war, reality and a hidden superimposed realm exist simultaneously. Most people live unaware. But rare individuals — rune bearers — are born with latent abilities that awaken during childhood through a dangerous phenomenon known as moon sickness.

"In the silence between heartbeats, the old magic found its voice again."

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"Again!"

Anton always got excited before a session, but today felt different.

He lunged with his usual ferocity, but he was slower. I took a breath and raised my hands. His punches came and I felt him holding back. He missed his counter.

Easy.

Finally. I blocked with my elbow and he answered with a spinning backfist. I pulled my head back just in time. The punch stopped inches from my face. He was smiling. He tapped my back once — the kind of tap that meant something — and tossed me my towel.

Violation of covenant.

Second execution this week.

He knows. We both know. It's what is needed.

I sat down beside him. We watched the third execution together. Something we hadn't done in months. But we needed it. He needed it.

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