The Valley Of The Masks (The Shattered Veil, #1)

The Valley of the Mask

In a distant, isolated valley, a corrupt government rules with an iron grip, masking their true intentions behind layers of deceit and illusion. The leaders wear literal and metaphorical masks, presenting themselves as just and noble, while beneath the surface, they engage in acts of violence, crime, and oppression. Hypocrisy runs deep as those in power preach order and peace but enforce their will through brutality and fear.

The valley's inhabitants are forced into bli...