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The Weight Of Shadows

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Parts 3
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Reads 22
Votes 4
Parts 3
Time 46m

The Weight of Shadows

Viktor Karlin, a brilliant philosophy professor, once preached that truth is an illusion and meaning is a construct. But when he resigns from his prestigious position after a public debate on moral relativism, his life takes an unexpected turn. Plagued by doubt and disillusionment, Viktor sets out on a journey to test the very beliefs he's spent his life defending.

In the heart of the city, he meets Anya-a young, troubled artist whose paintings reflect a deep, haunting understanding of human suffering. As Viktor forms an unlikely bond with her, he finds himself drawn into the darkness she paints, each stroke revealing the fragility of the human spirit. But Anya holds secrets of her own, and her art may be more than just a reflection of the world-it may be a warning.

When Viktor encounters Mikhail, a devout taxi driver who lives by an unshakeable faith, he is forced to confront a terrifying truth: his detached philosophy may have led him down a path of self-destruction. But is it too late to change? Can the weight of his past be lifted, or will it continue to haunt him as he faces the consequences of his actions?

As Viktor's world unravels, he must decide whether to embrace the possibility of redemption-or remain trapped in the shadows of his own making.


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Suspenseful, philosophical, and gripping-The Weight of Shadows will keep you questioning everything you thought you knew about truth, morality, and the search for meaning. Can Viktor find a way out, or is he doomed to carry the weight of his choices forever?All Rights Reserved

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