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Vile & Virtue
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2026
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4.41
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A dark tale like no other… I promise, I’d know.**Let me tell you about the game I'm playing with a delectable little librarian.Why? Because I’m bored. Oh, don’t give me that look. Darling, you have no idea. I've been every villain humanity has ever dreamed the Napoleon of Crime, the Captain with the rusted hook, the monster in your closet, and the devil in the details. I've died a thousand deaths and I've killed a thousand more, and frankly? It's gotten terribly repetitive. So when I found Sasha Lancaster—mousy little thing, all repressed desires and untapped darkness—I knew I'd discovered something rare. A plaything with potential. The rules are simple. I've pulled her and her darling twin sister Sidney into my world of fiction itself with my obnoxiously obstinate twin brother, Virtue. Three rounds. Three deaths. The last woman standing wins her freedom. Of course, there's an tell me a story I've never heard before, spin me a tale truly unique, and I'll let you both go home. Impossible? Naturally. Entertaining? Immensely. See you inside, lovelies.- Vile _______________________________** Perfect for fans of dark romance, twisted fairytales, and stories where the villain is just too delicious to resist. From the USA Today Bestselling Author of The Unseelie Prince, The Contortionist, and The Serpent's Bride, comes this unique spin on retelling our favorite pieces of fiction. This one might just be a little more "meta" than most. (But don't worry, I tried to keep him on his best behavior.)

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Author

Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Author · 57 books

Kat has always been a storyteller. With ten years in script-writing for performances on both the stage and for tourism, she has always been writing in one form or another. When she isn’t penning down fiction, she works as Creative Director for a company that designs and builds large-scale interactive adventure games. There, she is the lead concept designer, handling everything from game and set design, to audio and lighting, to illustration and script writing. Also on her list of skills are artistic direction, scenic painting and props, special effects, and electronics. A graduate of Boston University with a BFA in Theatre Design, she has a passion for unique, creative, and unconventional experiences. In her spare time, she builds animatronics and takes trapeze classes.

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