When a terrified slave is thrust into an impossible journey, a hardened prison commander takes in a newborn, and a broken Fae hero emerges from madness, their paths converge in this dark, gritty prequel that asks what sacrifices are worth making for a better tomorrow. Across a war-torn landscape filled with desperation and danger, a band of unlikely heroes—including a mischievous Water Fae and a determined captain—must navigate impossible choices and unimaginable costs to protect one precious life. This is a raw, unflinching exploration of survival, redemption, and the price of hope in a world that seems determined to crush it. Fair warning: this is a brutal, beautifully tragic tale that doesn't shy away from the hard parts of being human.

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