No one expects Dipper to disappear, but he does; snatched up off the side of the road, and defenseless against the cellar- The men. Darkness changes people, even if just a night. But, months? Who's to say there's anyone worth saving after the lights come back on? It doesn't matter; Mabel's not easily scared off. An endless string of torture. The depravity of a child, and then salvation. But, salvation unwanted. He's not the same. He'll never be the same. Is there a life for him after this? (Trigger Warning: This story will go in-depth with the series of abuse Dipper sustains during his time in captivity, and if you are not comfortable reading all or any form of abuse, I highly recommend you refrain from engaging in this work. Rape, physical harm, and psychological trauma will be explored throughout the story, and I don't intend on working around things just to appease to a wider audience. This was written for myself, and the select few who may also enjoy this work. Thank you for your understanding.)
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