Orantes
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  • Parts 15
  • Time 3h 16m
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Complete, First published Jan 03
Mature
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In Orantes (horror/mystery/thriller), Claire's life unravels like a modern Greek tragedy in the quiet shadows of suburbia. After her father's death, she is trapped in a fragile limbo-haunted by grief and isolated from hope. Her eighteenth birthday arrives with an emptiness as profound as the heavens turning away. One fateful night shatters her fragile existence, plunging Claire into a nightmare where ancient themes of sin, sacrifice, and redemption unfold. Pursued by incomprehensible forces, her world twists into a distorted reflection of wrath, with her once-familiar home becoming a monument to unspoken curses. 

It blends the grandeur of Greek tragedy with the moral weight of Biblical allegory. Claire's journey is one of suffering and resilience, as she confronts the darkest corners of her soul, questioning if redemption is possible or if she is forever bound to her burden.

⚠️ Trigger Warning for ORANTES ⚠️
This story explores themes that may be disturbing, including:

Psychological Horror
Violence/Gore
Mental Health Struggles (paranoia, dissociation, hallucinations)
Sexual Violence
Death and Mutilation
Family Trauma/Dysfunction
Please proceed with caution and prioritize your well-being. 🖤
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Stories in the dark

23 parts Complete Mature

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