The Final Test came without warning. The room changed — or maybe he did. Suddenly, he was strapped…

Mistress Seraphine entered behind him, silent as ever. “You’ve forgotten your name,” she said. “Good. Names are for…

The second strike was slower. She pressed her hand to his chest, grounding him, before slamming her palm…

Hours Passed. Or days. He was blindfolded most of the time now. Spoken to only when necessary. He…

“You crawl well,” she said. “But posture is not obedience. Still too much pride behind your spine.” She…