The Veil of Madness
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[VERY MUTURE]- Will contain detailed scenes of abuse and other topics that may trigger some people READ AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION.
Hopelessness is found in the most hopeful places. Most people seem to forget, that just because the light is shining on you it doesn't mean shadows aren't still lurking in the dark for the opportunity to tear you down.
'The House', A mansion built by multimillionaire David Zaroni for his family and transformed into a orphanage for troubled kids by his wife is home to the forgotten children that no one else wants. From the quietest children to the most aggressive and angst teenagers, there is a spot for everyone in The House.
Cassian Cordon is fucked up. Everyone that sets eyes on him knows that. It's the way his eyes are void of all emotion or the fact that no one is allowed to touch him without sending him into a freeze. It is to be expected when you have spend more than 10 years of your life being abused and hurt.
But how can he adapt to the life inside The House when his past seems to be intertwined with everyone he meets in his new life?
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