The Monster Wore His Face: Costs of Conscience Will Break You
- Shawn Nichols
- Sep 26
- 2 min read
The war for the future isn't just fought with swords and magic—it’s fought in the human heart. If Dragon’s Tide was the explosion, then Passage 13: Costs of Conscience is the shattering silence and the searing fallout. Author Shawn Nichols delivers an intense chapter that moves beyond the spectacle to explore the true price of power, trauma, and betrayal.
Why You Can't Miss This Turning Point
This passage is a masterclass in psychological warfare and emotional consequence. Be prepared for a narrative that hits harder than any Dragon King's blast.
The Face of Fear
A beloved young hero returns a traumatized child to safety, only to become the unexpected trigger of that child’s terror. This horrifying moment confirms the dark brilliance of the antagonist's strategy and forces our hero to confront a crippling question: When the monster wears your face, are you still the protector? You'll witness a moment of devastating realization that will change the hero’s path forever, even as one veteran steps in with a crucial, painful truth.
The Antagonist's Collapse
While our heroes wrestle with the aftermath, the very force of destruction faces its own terrifying reckoning. After achieving a brutal victory, a shocking moment of stillness forces the main antagonist into a crisis of conscience. See the unstoppable killer stagger and weep as the full weight of his horrific actions crashes down. This descent is not a redemption, but a complete break—a terrifying moment of vulnerability that sets the stage for a darker, more calculated evil.
Family Fights Back
Not all is lost to shadow and regret. The fight continues as a determined mother and her daughter step onto the battlefield. Fueled by fierce, awakened power and unbreakable familial loyalty, they force a crucial confrontation with the retreating threat. Watch as a daughter embraces her terrifying destiny and, with her mother's expert help, delivers a truth that cuts deeper than any blade.
Costs of Conscience is a gripping, relentless exploration of the scars left behind when gods collide. It changes the nature of the fight, seals the fate of key players, and proves that sometimes, the greatest battle is the one fought for your soul.
Dive into the latest passage and find out who pays the ultimate cost.
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