Orantes
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  • Parts 15
  • Time 3h 16m
amorphous_bard
Complete, First published Jan 03
Mature
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In Orantes (horror/mystery/thriller), Claire's life unravels like a modern Greek tragedy in the quiet shadows of suburbia. After her father's death, she is trapped in a fragile limbo-haunted by grief and isolated from hope. Her eighteenth birthday arrives with an emptiness as profound as the heavens turning away. One fateful night shatters her fragile existence, plunging Claire into a nightmare where ancient themes of sin, sacrifice, and redemption unfold. Pursued by incomprehensible forces, her world twists into a distorted reflection of wrath, with her once-familiar home becoming a monument to unspoken curses. 

It blends the grandeur of Greek tragedy with the moral weight of Biblical allegory. Claire's journey is one of suffering and resilience, as she confronts the darkest corners of her soul, questioning if redemption is possible or if she is forever bound to her burden.

⚠️ Trigger Warning for ORANTES ⚠️
This story explores themes that may be disturbing, including:

Psychological Horror
Violence/Gore
Mental Health Struggles (paranoia, dissociation, hallucinations)
Sexual Violence
Death and Mutilation
Family Trauma/Dysfunction
Please proceed with caution and prioritize your well-being. 🖤
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In The Name Of Family

39 parts Complete Mature

Kate Firtstelle's life on her isolated farm is a prison of silence and routine. Until the night her world is shattered. After her grandfather's death, Kate and her grandmother are thrust into a nightmare when a group of masked men break in. They've come to collect a deadly debt tied to Kate's parents' dark past, and they'll stop at nothing to get what they want. As her family's buried secrets unravel, Kate is forced to confront the horrifying truth about her parents' betrayal. With her life on the line, she must find a way to survive or be buried with the sins of those she once trusted.

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