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Striking from the Shadows by WritingSinsNotTragedies
Fandoms: The Empyrean - Rebecca Yarros
18 Feb 2026
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Summary
Tyrrendor almost succeeded when Fen Riorson managed to sway one of Navarre's most powerful Generals. To keep Lilith Sorrengail in line and secure Navarre's victory, her youngest daughter, Violet, was taken and given to a trusted solider up until the time Lilith's allegiance was no longer in question. For 6 years, Violet has been kept by Major Burton Varrish. A twisted and vile man who has crafted her into what he believes is the perfect weapon.
King Tauri doesn't trust the Marked Ones, suspicious rumours come from inside Basgaith War College and he wants the truth. And Violet is the perfect tool to infiltrate and discover the truth. But Violet isn't as controlled as she has allowed them to believe. Violet has been waiting. Through her years under Varrish's thumb, she has learned more than just how to kill. She has learned to survive. Her desire for revenge has continued to build and this is the perfect opportunity to gain her freedom.
Violet is willing to do whatever it takes to make them regret the day they dragged her from her father's embrace. That is until she finds herself confronted with emotions she hasn't let herself feel in 6 years. And she might just have to choose between love and revenge.