50 parts Ongoing MatureMora, once innocent and sheltered, begins her new life at a prestigious academy. But as she uncovers chilling secrets about her past and the world around her, she starts to wonder-was any of it ever real?
What begins as a search for truth spirals into something far darker, as Mora realizes she may not be uncovering secrets... but following a path someone wants her to find. A pawn in a deeper, crueler game-can she escape a fate she never chose?
Antagonist Quote:
"Losing? That's not losing when the sacrifice was chosen from the beginning."
"People always think peaceful places are so damn perfect. But peace can be heavy too, can't it? Like silence that doesn't let you speak." ~ Aaron
Tagline:
"A life of lies... or a lie of life? Is destiny ever really a choice?"
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Content Warning:
This story contains emotionally charged content and intense scenes, including psychological trauma, manipulation, and grief, as well as vivid combat sequences involving blood, injury, and high-stakes confrontation. Themes of identity, moral ambiguity, and emotional conflict are explored throughout.
Not every wound is visible. Not every battle ends with victory.
"A/N: This story has an alternate version with a different protagonist. If you're interested in exploring the same world and themes from a different perspective, check out 'What Left' story!"
