shadows of neglect
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In a cold, unforgiving castle tucked deep within a forgotten kingdom, three-year-old Clara endures unspeakable cruelty at the hands of those meant to protect her-her siblings, her father, and nearly every soul behind the stone walls. Gifted with a mind far beyond her years and the heart of a survivor, Clara learns to navigate a world where innocence offers no protection.
But when she overhears a chilling plan to have her "permanently removed," Clara's already fragile world begins to unravel. Caught by her father's ruthless aide, she's thrown into the castle's dungeon-a place where hope goes to die. Just when all seems lost, a kind-hearted maid risks everything to set Clara free.
Now alone in the wild forest with nothing but her wits, Clara must learn to survive. With danger lurking behind every tree and shadows of her past never far behind, Clara's fight is no longer just for survival-it's for freedom, truth, and a life she's never known.
Shadows of Neglect is a dark, emotional journey of resilience, betrayal, and the quiet power of a child who refuses to be broken.
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