The Stars are Dying

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In a world forsaken by celestial guardians and ruled by a tyrant king, Astraea finds safety in seclusion, harboring fragmented memories of her past. Driven by a desire to uncover her history, she dares to flee the cruel confines meant to protect her from the feared vampires that haunt the land. Her journey takes a turn when she encounters the enigmatic Nyte, whose presence feels as dark and alluring as the void between stars. As Astraea grapples with her growing feelings for him, she learns that her captor's control may not have been entirely deceitful. In a moment of desperation, she accepts Nyte’s assistance, unsure if she’s aligning herself with one of the very beings her world dreads. Their pact leads her to the King’s Central, where she accompanies her best friend Cassia to the centenary of the Libertatem, a series of trials that determine which human lands will be spared from vampire attacks. When tragedy strikes and a participant is murdered, Astraea faces a harrowing choice: to take the fallen contestant's place for the sake of her kingdom or to seek the truth about her past. In this critical moment, she must weigh the value of her own life against the safety of her people and her deepest desires.