The Weight of Shadows
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  • Reads 305
  • Votes 22
  • Parts 26
  • Time 1h 24m
Ongoing, First published Aug 23, 2024
Adam's life has never been his own. Raised under the shadow of a cold, domineering father, he was forced into a life of violence at a young age. Trained to be ruthless and taught that power is the only currency that matters, Adam's existence has always been about survival. Beneath the hardened exterior, though, lies the weight of deep emotional scars-ones that even time hasn't been able to heal.

Just as Adam begins to unravel under the pressure of his past, an unexpected event sends his life spiralling out of control. Everything he thought he knew is shattered, and the fragile balance he maintained between survival and self-destruction crumbles. Struggling with the aftermath, Adam's world turns upside down, forcing him to confront the ghosts of his past and the dark path he's been set on.

Driven by the overwhelming need to reclaim his sense of self, Adam decides to target the one thing that has always held him back, his father's empire. But revenge comes at a cost, and as Adam teeters on the edge of despair, he must decide whether destroying his father's legacy will free him or finally push him over the brink.

(Guys this is my first story and first time writing on wattpad and uhh I did my best. I started this story in English class and am developing on it rn since I rlly like it lol so uhh don't judge. Have fun and thank you)

This story will contain the following:
- Abuse
- Suicide
- Violence
- Killing
(And uhh i might forget the rest so I'm really sorryy)
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