The dungeons, colossal sentient terrors driving the fate of humanity for aeons, have been vanquished by humanity's greatest champion.

B-list socialite Vandrick loathes him as only a fading former rival can. She didn't get the respect and adoration. Her life didn't go as planned. And the so-called hero is to blame.

Now the rush is on to claim the vacuums left behind, and Vandrick is recruited into the scramble. As heir to one of a hundred legendary artefacts, she must venture into impenetrable new lands for a probably evil sponsor. It's a second chance. And the henchmen are nice.

Only there are other horrors than dungeons, and not every new door should be opened. With her dagger, wits and plenty of spite, Vandrick might just be the villain the world needs.

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Figurehead is my submission for the Royal Road Community Magazine contest.