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The Silent Symphony of Ashes - A Symphony of Revolution - cover

The Silent Symphony of Ashes - A Symphony of Revolution

Nina Reyes

Publisher: Publishdrive

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Summary

In the dust-choked city of Veridia, where obsidian towers pierce a perpetual twilight, the dead whisper secrets only a select few can hear. Arjun, a young orphan scavenging for scraps, possesses this extraordinary gift—he hears the symphonies of the silenced.  A symphony of fire and ash, screaming with the buried truths of a tyrannical regime known as the Ascendancy, ignites a fire within him, transforming his life from one of survival to one of revolution.Hunted by the Ascendancy’s enforcers, the Silencers, Arjun finds refuge in the city’s sprawling archives, a sanctuary guarded by the rebellious archivist, Elara Vance. Her knowledge of Veridia’s hidden history and network of whispered contacts proves invaluable as they decipher the symphony's cryptic clues.  Their path intersects with Silas, a charismatic and mute revolutionary leader, whose silence speaks volumes of his unwavering resolve.Together, they form a fragile alliance, bound by a shared purpose: to broadcast the symphonies and awaken the city’s slumbering spirit.  Each transcribed symphony reveals another layer of Veridia’s dark past, fueling the flames of rebellion. But Councilman Valerius Thorne, a ruthless pragmatist embodying the regime's iron fist, will stop at nothing to silence the music and crush the burgeoning uprising.The key to their revolution lies in a forbidden technology—the Resonance Amplifier, a device capable of broadcasting the symphonies across Veridia.  The search for the Amplifier leads them on a perilous journey through the city’s treacherous underbelly, where they must evade Thorne’s relentless pursuit and confront the ghosts of their own pasts.As the rebellion gains momentum, the city becomes a battleground of sound, the ethereal melodies clashing with the oppressive din of the regime’s sonic weaponry. In the heart of the chaos, Arjun must grapple with the weight of his newfound responsibility and the ethical dilemmas of uncovering potentially destructive truths.  The final confrontation reveals a shocking truth about Thorne and his own connection to the symphonies, leading to a climax of fire and fury that will determine Veridia's destiny.Experience *The Silent Symphony of Ashes*, a powerful story of resilience and hope in a world where even the dead cry out for justice, waiting to be heard.
 
 
Available since: 12/06/2024.
Print length: 290 pages.

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