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A CLAN CHIEF'S DAUGHTER
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Since I was young, I've dreamed of running. I can hear the pounding of my steps on the forest floor. I'm being chased. It's right behind me. But I've always been safe in the care of my coven, the witches who are my sisters and mother. I have always been told the rules, and I've obeyed. Stay on the path. Don't Talk to strangers. Don't go into the woods. Still, something is happening. It's the eve of the Spring Equinox, the eve of my twenty-first birthday...and I have to run. I'm about to break ev
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A young witch raised in a sheltered coven faces her twenty-first birthday with mounting dread in this supernatural coming-of-age story. The protagonist has always obeyed the strict rules of her magical familyβstay on the path, avoid strangers, never enter the woodsβbut a powerful compulsion to run overwhelms her as the Spring Equinox approaches. This atmospheric novel masterfully builds tension between the safety of tradition and the terrifying call of the unknown, creating a potent allegory for stepping into adulthood. The visceral first-person narrative immerses readers in the protagonist's fear and determination as she prepares to shatter the only life she has ever known.
What sets this witch's journey apart is its raw exploration of inherited fear versus personal destiny, wrapped in a high-stakes supernatural thriller. Teen readers navigating their own transitions will deeply connect with the protagonist's struggle between familial loyalty and self-discovery, while the relentless chase element provides propulsive pacing. The coven dynamics and forest-bound peril create a rich, immersive world where every broken rule carries magical consequences. This is a compelling read for anyone who has ever felt the simultaneous pull of safety and the need to forge their own path, leaving readers breathless until the final page.
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