The Black Snake
By @Nara Jadou
Karim, a mysterious black python with luminous golden scales, harbored a profound secret: he could shift into a human form. Raised by the compassionate veterinarian Lisa alongside her daughter, Laurie, he knew a fleeting, precious human warmth before his reluctant release into the wild. Decades later, Karim has cultivated immense power, establishing a formidable business empire in the shadows, a clandestine god among men. Yet, the fragile peace he built is shattering. Ancient, forgotten entities stir, threatening to unravel his true serpentine identity and devour the human world, especially the family he still secretly watches over. Karim must now balance his burgeoning divine power with his deeply ingrained human loyalties, facing a world eager to exploit or destroy him. His journey is a desperate fight to protect his past and future, even if it means unleashing the fearsome power of a god-serpent.
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