Masks Of Freedom
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  • Reads 4
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  • Parts 2
  • Time 19m
Ongoing, First published Oct 21, 2023
In Cedreno, a colossal city rising from the ashes following the humanity's great downfall, the shadow of the past looms over the present. The Council of Cedreno rules with an iron fist, imposing draconian policies to maintain order after the war that left deep scars on humanity. In this suffocating metropolis, individuality is considered a crime, where opinions are classified as "safe" and "dangerous," and censorship is an unquestionable norm to preserve fragile peace.

Marina Tosrrington, a young woman stripped of her own uniqueness, grows up in this repressive world, feeling that something is profoundly wrong. She is a creative and passionate soul, but she is forced to conceal her true essence due to the government's watchful eye. Any slip, any sign of questioning, and Marina becomes a threat in the eyes of the regime.

However, everything changes on a dark night when Marina is captured by a daring group calling themselves "The Singulars." They embody hope for those yearning for a society where masks can finally be taken off, where authenticity and freedom of expression are restored. Marina is faced with a monumental choice: continue a life of compliance and submission, masking her true identity, or embrace the dangerous journey toward freedom, where authenticity is a virtue, and risk is constant.

"Masks of Freedom" is a captivating narrative that delves into the complexities of a society where security is achieved at the cost of individuality, while following Marina's journey in the pursuit of a life where masks are unnecessary, but the price to pay is high. This is a story of courage, resistance, and the eternal human desire for freedom.
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