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The Clockwork Conspiracy: A Steampunk Fairytale

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Reads 15,147
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Parts 7
Time 1h 16m

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A hidden tower. A trapped servant. An evil enchantress. Sound familiar?

In a bygone world of steam and airships, Alek builds singing automatons for the villainous Lady Elise, hoping that one day he can buy his freedom. Everything changes when a healer's apprentice happens upon the tower. With Felix's help, Alek learns of a whole new world beyond the boundaries of his tower. If they're lucky, he can escape the Lady's grasp once and for all. But to do so, they'll need allies, ingenuity, and a lot of courage.

Read on for a tale rife with adventure, magic, and unexpected love, set against the backdrop of a familiar fairy tale.
  
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