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Welcome Reader!
Thank you so much for picking up this collection of short stories centered around Marin Sterling: a character who has lived in my imagination for years and now, finally, on these pages. Marin Sterling is someone I’ve grown to know intimately: fierce, complex, flawed, and still human. Through these glimpses into their life, I hope you’ll come to know them just as well. From their earliest days in the enigmatic Brotherhood of Assassination (BOA) to the quiet, defining moments that have shaped who they are beneath the surface.
Each story is a window into Marin’s world, sometimes sharp and thrilling, sometimes quiet and contemplative. They’re meant to entertain, to provoke thought, and maybe even leave you with a few lingering questions about Marin, about the choices we make, and about the fine lines between duty, identity, and self-discovery.
So settle in, turn the page, and let yourself be pulled into the shadows and light of Marin’s journey.
Happy reading, and thank you for coming along.