The Devouring Courtyard
Lady Serena reflects on the tragic fate of the women in the courtyard, recalling how Lady Susan, Lady Zoe, and Lady Rachel were once full of hope but were eventually consumed by the courtyard's dark desires. She contemplates her own role in this cycle, vowing to save as many women as she can, just like her mother once did, while acknowledging the dangers of staying in the courtyard.Will Lady Serena succeed in breaking the cycle of despair in the courtyard, or will she too be consumed by its darkness?
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