In the grand yet oppressive Bolsovercavendish Manor, young Ethan suffers under the cruel hand of his parents, Edith, who favours his twin brother, Edric. One day, as both brothers are summoned by their parents to learn a family secret regarding the existence of slaves within the manor, Ethan formulates a plan to cultivate loyalty among the slaves, hoping to eventually surpass Edric as the favoured son. WARNING: This story contains content related to child abuse, violence, slavery, and death, which may be uncomfortable for some readers.