The Art of Melancholia
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An 18th century nobleman goes down a self-destructive spiral after he finds himself a social pariah in society due to rumored mental instability caused by his mother's suicide.
Trigger Warning: Themes and mentions of abuse, violence, suicide, drinking, mental illness, sex, and may be triggering. This story is not graphic or NSFW but I figured I would put a warning anyway. Anyone under 16, especially if dealing with mental illness, is NOT my intended audience.
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