Beneath the Shadow of Sin – Chapter 5: The Ritual Revealed – by Aarav Anthem Ethan’s hands trembled as he stood in Marcus’s study, the door creaking softly behind him. The room was a forbidden space, a shrine to his father’s ego—trophies from his football days, a mahogany desk cluttered with papers, and a locked … Read more

Beneath the Shadow of Sin – Chapter 4: The Stranger’s Den – by Aarav Anthem Ethan’s stomach churned as the truck rumbled down a quiet street, the neon glow of the city fading into the dim sprawl of industrial lots. Marcus drove, one hand on the wheel, the other resting on Ethan’s thigh, a possessive … Read more

Beneath the Shadow of Sin – Chapter 3: The Empty House – by Aarav Anthem With Sarah and his siblings gone, Ethan struggles to maintain normalcy at school while Marcus’s control intensifies. Introduced to Jack, Marcus’s friend, Ethan faces a risky encounter, hinting at a shared future that deepens his entrapment. Ethan dragged himself through … Read more

Beneath the Shadow of Sin – Chapter 2: The Morning After – by Aarav Anthem Ethan woke with a start, his heart hammering in the dim glow of his bedroom. The digital clock on his nightstand read 2:17 AM, its red numbers casting an eerie light across the walls. His mouth tasted of salt and … Read more

# Beneath the Shadow of Sin – Chapter 1: The Breaking Point On his eighteenth birthday, Ethan confronts his abusive father, Marcus, sparking a heated argument that escalates into a shocking, explicit encounter in the kitchen, marking the start of their twisted dynamic fueled by a dark family curse. Ethan sat at the worn oak … Read more