In the heart of ancient Rome, beneath the grandeur and bloodshed of the Colosseum, darker games are played. A young servant in the household of a powerful senator finds herself captivated by Cassius, the undefeated gladiator who holds the city in thrall. Though separated by status and worlds defined by violence and power, their fates become unexpectedly intertwined. As dangerous alliances form and betrayals loom, they must navigate a web of political intrigue and unspoken desires that threaten to destroy them both. What unfolds beneath the Colosseum's shadow is a tale of survival, forbidden connection, and the cost of freedom, where every glance and every move may be a matter of life and death. This thrilling historical drama explores themes of power, courage, and the blurred lines between loyalty and survival, set against the perilous backdrop of the Roman Empire's most dangerous spectacle. *Written in 2nd Person POV*
19 parts