The Shadowhunter's Legacy

    By Claudio Jc

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    16 Mar, 2024

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    Clary Fray, a young artist, was celebrating her 18th birthday amidst the city's vibrant chaos. She was unaware of the drastic turn her life was about to take.

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    Her mother, Jocelyn, watched her with a worried gaze. 'Clary, there's something I need to tell you,' she began, her voice trembling with uncertainty.

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    Jocelyn led Clary into a hidden room in their house, revealing a world Clary never knew existed - a world of Shadowhunters.

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    'Shadowhunters are hybrid beings who hunt demons. We come from an ancient lineage, and you are one of us,' Jocelyn explained, her eyes filled with fear and pride.

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    Clary began her rigorous training under Hodge Starkweather, an experienced Shadowhunter. Despite the intensity, Clary was determined to master her newfound abilities.

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    Days turned into weeks, and Clary's skills improved significantly. Yet, she felt a disconnect, a longing for her old, simple life.

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    One night, Clary faced her first real demon. Fear gripped her, but she remembered her training, focusing on the task at hand.

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    With a swift movement, Clary destroyed the demon. The victory was bitter-sweet, a grim reminder of the path she was now bound to.

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    Clary sought solace in her art, sketching scenes from her new life, finding a balance between the mundane and the supernatural.

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    She began to accept her dual life, drawing strength from her mother's courage and Hodge's wisdom.

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    Clary patrolled the city, her heart filled with determination. She was a Shadowhunter, a protector of the innocent.

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    Her life had taken an unexpected turn, but she embraced her legacy. After all, she was Clary Fray, a Shadowhunter.

    The Shadowhunter's Legacy