On Darkness

First and foreword I must address the trigger warning in the room. On Darkness tackles heavy and tragic themes such as but not limited to spiritual exploitation and domestic abuse. The darkest parts of this story will be censored on this site. Chapter 17 is too dark for me to keep public on this site in good conscious.

My hope is that this tale provides a cathartic release and healing for others, as it has for me, through the safety of fantasy. May it also be just a good read for those who want a character driven dark fantasy. No AI was ever or will be ever used in any part of this book.

Synopsis

Emperor Koriath did not know that he married the Goddess of Malevolence almost twenty ages ago. Now Malencia threatens infanticide of their new-hatched, Koriath sells his soul to her to spare their lives. He is determined to pay any cost to keep his children safe and alive.

However, Malencia strikes again, and this time Koriath has had enough. Every moment he takes a wing beat or a step to recovering himself and saving his final two living children, is another step in the dance that Malencia twists into her tempo.

Can Koriath keep himself safe in the process of protecting and leaving; or will he continue down the path of martyrdom until his children and friends no longer recognize him?