The Shadows That We Follow

Two years after her mother's brutal murder, thirteen-year-old Clover Madden is thrust into a mysterious, otherworldly academy-one that may hold the key to uncovering the truth behind her mother's death. But in a realm where power is currency and secrets are deadly, the past is not so easily unearthed. As Clover pieces together the mystery, she soon realizes that some truths come at a cost. With the lives of her newfound family hanging in the balance, she must decide: how far is she willing to go for justice? And at what point does justice become a sacrifice too great to bear?

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"What would you say is your greatest fear?"

Just the mere answer to this question scares the life out of her; "Death."

"Care to elaborate?"

"No."

Caregiver Laurior gestures for her to lay down on the table, and she does so with great hesitance.

"You are about to come face to face with your inner-demons, Madden," She says briskly, preparing the purple liquid in a syringe with a thick pointy needle attached to the end of it, "All it takes is a bit of endurance, and you'll get through the challenges."

Clover nods weakly and winces once the needle cuts through her skin.

"You're scared of death, you said?"

Clover gulps, "Yeah."

"Prepare to watch yourself die."