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Ephemeral Shadows
Book 2 of Cosmic Requiem Circle
‘Where is she?’
Misery is counting down days to death and watching the world end from the tiny window of her cell but that is the least of her worries. Universe be damned, the only woman she cares about is somewhere in the heart of the chaos and there is no way to reach her. For the first time in eons, Misery is realising what it means to fear.
‘World be damned’
Death has turned the world upside down, she has bent reality and walked to Hell and back looking for her eons long companion. Death is starting to realize that perhaps love may not always look like passion. It could also mean loyalty.
With the fate of the world resting on her shoulders, Death has been pushed to her knees and she has to make a choice between the world and her fated companion.
The world will burn in the wake of her wrath.
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Reader Advisory: ‘Ephemeral Shadows' contains content that may be sensitive or triggering for some individuals.
Abduction and Captivity
Abuse of power
Aggression/Violence
Anger
Anger and vengeance
Anger/frustration
Annoyance
Anticipation of reunions
Anxiety about a loved one's well-being
Appearance of Death and supernatural elements
Assault
Befriending staff for information
Betrayal
Betrayal and deceit
Betrayal and loyalty
Betrayal by a child
Betrayal of kinsmen
Bitterness from prolonged suffering
Blood
Blood and gore
Blood and illness symptoms
Blood and injury
Bloodbath/massacre
Bloodshed and battle
Breaking oaths or rules
Broken Relationships
Brutal and bloody battles
Cannibalism
Cannibalism (feeding human flesh)
Captivity
Captivity and powerlessness
Captivity and rescue
Captivity and subjugation
Casual clothing for blending in
Celebration of escape
Choking
Commotion and unexpected interruptions
Concern for another’s safety
Concerns about health and illness
Confinement
Conflict
Conflict and disagreement
Confronting fears and challenges
Confusion
Conspiracy
Consulting Oracles
Control
Corruption
Corruption and unfit rulers
Corruption of Innocence
Cosmic balance
Curiosity about the guard's identity
Jealousy
Kidnapping and captivity
Kidnapping and imprisonment
Killing
Knowledge of taboo practices
Leaving friends and alliances behind
Loneliness
Loneliness and isolation
Long-standing wish for freedom
Loss
Loss of control
Loss of Innocence
Loss of power/helplessness
Loyalty and allegiance testing
Loyalty and mission
Manipulation
Manipulation and deceit
Manipulation and deception
Manipulation and persuasion
Memories of killing a loved one
Memory
Memory Loss
Mental and emotional distress
Mental and Emotional Strain
Mental health struggles
Mental strain
Mention of supernatural realms (Ninth Realm, Hellscape)
Mercy and forgiveness
Mind games
Missing loved ones
Mission planning
Mission to save someone
Mistrust
Moral corruption
Moral dilemmas and tough decisions
Mortality
Mortification at unethical behavior
Murder
Murder (mother's death by strangulation)
Murder and human sacrifices
Murder/violence
Mysterious channels of communication
Nagging and pampering
Nakedness
Navigating hostile environments
Near-death experience
Neglect
Danger
Dark powers and evil forces
Darkness
Dealing with unexpected obstacles
Death
Death and dying
Death and war
Death of a parent
Decapitation
Decayed body/stench
Deception and manipulation
Defiance
Defiance and rebellion
Dehumanization
Dehumanization and objectification
Dependence on others
Dependence on the guard for protection
Dependency
Depression
Despair
Desperation
Desperation and hopelessness
Desperation and Panic
Desperation and urgency
Desperation for companionship
Desperation for power
Desperation to escape
Determination and persistence
Determination to stop a malevolent plan
Dietary restrictions (mention of not eating human flesh)
Discomfort and tension
Discussion of supernatural entities and realms
Discussions of tracking and capturing souls
Disdain for humans and their interactions
Disdain for unpleasant environments
Disguise and infiltration
Disguises and deception
Disobedience
Displacement
Distrust of mortals
Divination
Dread
Dreams about a loved one
Drugging for safety
Oppression and enslavement
Overprotectiveness
Overwhelming emotions
Overwhelming information
Pain and suffering
Panic and anxiety
Parent-child conflict
Parent-child conflict (father sacrificing son)
Parental betrayal
Passing Out
Persistent worry about a loved one
Physical abuse
Physical abuse and torture
Physical collapse
Physical discomfort
Physical Pain
Physical Pain and Torture
Physical struggle
Physical weakness
Physical Weakness and Deterioration
Planning a dangerous mission
Playful banter and humor
Pleading and begging for life
Poisoning and its consequences
Political instability and power struggles
Possession
Potential physical harm
Potential purpose
Power dynamics
Power struggle
Power struggles
Powerlessness
Powerlessness and frustration
Powers and abilities
Preparation for a potentially violent confrontation
Prophecy and ominous warnings
Psychological manipulation
Psychological manipulation and abuse
Psychological Manipulation and Intimidation
PTSD and trauma responses
Punishment
Punishment/banishment
Questionable Acts
Elusiveness and secrecy
Emotional and mental strainEmotional distress
Emotional farewells and last wishes
Emotional manipulation
Emotional manipulation by a captor
Emotional numbness
Emotional trauma
Emotional turmoil
Empathy for the suffering of souls
Encounter with a powerful, malevolent entity
Excitement and anticipation
Existential dread and purpose
Existential threats
Expression of trust and loyalty
Failure
False hope as a coping mechanism
Family Abandonment
Family betrayal
Family conflict
Family Tragedy
Fatal Accident
Fear
Fear and Helplessness
Fear for the safety of others
Fear of being cast out or exiled
Fear of Death
Fear of Failure
Fear of losing a war
Fear of punishment
Fear of retribution
Fears of being unable to rescue a loved one
Feeling of hopelessness and self-loathing
Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted
Feeling weak
Feelings of failure and unfulfillment
Feelings of guilt or failure
Feelings of privilege and entitlement
Final day in confinement
Financial Struggle
Flashbacks of violence and murder
Flashbacks to past abuse
Food and nourishment
Frailty and weakness
Frustration
Frustration and helplessness
Furious reaction
Rape
Reading as a means of staying ahead
Realization of impending danger
References to Hellscape and cosmic balance
References to punishment and retribution
Regaining lost powers
Regret
Rejection
Relief and acceptance
Reluctance
Rescue mission dynamics
Resentment
Resignation to abuse
Resurrection and revival
Retched/vomiting
Revelation of a dark secret (sacrifice)
Revenge
Risk and danger
Romantic/sexual tension
Rumors and uncertain future
Sacrifice
Sacrifice of a child
Sadism
Sadism and Cruelty
Secrets revealed
Seeking Redemption
Self-harm
Sense of urgency
Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety and worry for a loved one
Separation from a loved one
Separation from loved ones
Sexual Abuse
Significant change or transition (escape)
Skeletons in the closet (family secrets)
Starvation
Starvation/malnutrition
Stealth and infiltration
Strangulation
Strong language
Sudden visitor
Suicidal thoughts
Supernatural Elements
Supernatural elements and powers
Supernatural possession
Goading and taunting
Goodbyes and farewells
Gore (detailed description of blood and violence)
Gossip
Graphic description of execution
Graphic violence
Graphic violence (knife wound, blood)
Gratitude for survival and experiences
Grief and loss
Guard interaction
Guard surveillance and strategy
Guard's manipulation and false promises
Guilt
Guilt and responsibility
Harrowing experience
Helplessness
High-stakes mission
Hope and anticipation
Hope and despair
Hope and longing
Hope and relief
Hope and thankfulness
Hopelessness
Human meat consumption
Human sacrifice
Human sacrifices
Humiliation
Hunger
Hunger/eating garbage
Illness
Image and reputation concerns
Imminent chaos
Immortality
Imprisonment
Imprisonment and Restraint
Imprisonment in a basement
Incompetence
Infirmity
Insatiable hunger
Insecurity
Institutionalization
Intense relief and happiness
Internal conflict and guilt
Internal family conflict
Internal struggle with trust
Intimacy
Introduction of new character
Intrusive thoughts
Isolation
Supernatural possession and manipulation
Supernatural powers and abilities
Surprise revelations
Surprise/Fear
Survival and desperation
Suspicion
Suspicion and curiosity
Team dynamics
Team dynamics and camaraderie
Tension and anticipation
Tension and distrust
Terror and fear
The appearance of a supernatural creature (shapeshifter)
Threat of harm
Threat of retribution
Threats
Threats and violence
Threats of death and harm
Threats of violence
Threats to life and safety
Torture
Torture and experimentation
Torture and physical abuse
Tracking abilities
Transformation (werewolf)
Transformation and morphing
Trauma
Tremors and quakes
Trust issues
Uncertainty
Uncertainty and anticipation
Unconsciousness
Underestimation
Underground operations
Unexpected assistance
Unexpected guest
Unjust Imprisonment
Unsafe environments
Unsettling revelations
Urgency to act on newfound information
Vanity and weakness
Violence
Violence (stabbing, knife wound)
Violence against a family member (father killing son)
Violence and death
Visions and supernatural communication
Visual hallucinations or visions
Vulnerability
Weakness
Whipping
Yearning
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