This is a work of fiction.All characters, events, organizations, and settings are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental.

  This story contains themes and scenes that may be distressing to some readers, including but not limited to:

  

  
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    Graphic depictions of war and violence
  
    


  
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    Torture and physical abuse
  
    


  
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    Psychological trauma
  
    


  
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    Sexual assault and violation
  
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    Death of family members
  
    


  
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    Mental and emotional breakdown
  
    


  
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    Depictions of suicide ideation or self-harm
  
    


  
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    Dark fantasy elements involving divine beings and tragic loss
  
    


  

  Reader discretion is strongly advised.This story explores the brutal realities of war, the cost of survival, and the impact of trauma on the human spirit. It is intended for a mature audience and is not suitable for younger readers.

  If you are sensitive to any of these topics, please take care while reading.

  ? Grifone D’Gratis. All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations used for review or scholarly purposes.