Two years after his capture, Damion has been reduced to Water Master Mulsae’s obedient captive. He thinks this life of humiliation and submission is all that remains for him, until the Sanctum Masters convene to judge his fate. Shocked by his treatment, they begin debating prisoner rights, and Damion suddenly finds himself at the center of a battle that could reshape all of Harmura. As rivalries flare and hidden abuses come to light, Damion realizes his freedom is bound to the freedom of countless others.

Content Warning, Psychological Horror/Drama: Captivity, psychological manipulation, sexual coercion, rape (discussed and implied), trauma, emotional abuse, panic attacks.

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Declared free after two years as Mulsae’s captive, Damion comes face to face with the crushing reality that freedom means responsibility. No longer fed, clothed, or sheltered by his captor, he must face counselors, politics, and a future he feels unprepared to claim. Every choice feels like a test of who he is now.

Content Warning, Psychological Drama: Aftermath of captivity, psychological trauma, panic attacks, history of sexual coercion, themes of unwanted arousal and self-harm, emotional breakdown, and references to domestic violence.

Read the chapter on the Harmura website.