The Illusion of Freedom
Trosyn is no longer a slave, but is she free?
Worlds collide when three scientists encounter a native of Siperon, a reclusive region, while out at sea. Their agenda is to find a way to the secluded land before anyone else, and the displaced Trosyn "Red" Nytt needs to ensure security for her future. They have until the SS Serendipity returns to port to get their answers, but Trosyn's condition is that they hear her story of how she went from a slave to being set adrift in the ocean.
The Illusion of Freedom is a fantasy novella which tells two simultaneous stories, both the events on the steamship Serendipity, and a frame story narrated by Trosyn detailing events which led to her exodus. It examines what one woman is willing to do to survive and explores themes of resilience and power dynamics in relationships.
Content Label Breakdown
- Violent content includes fantasy violence, first person recollections of violent acts, and brawling.
- Sexual content includes references to female reproductive systems, fertility festivals, sexual euphemisms, and allusions to intimacy.
- Strong language is very infrequent and mild, the worst being found in the first chapter (a**). Considering dropping this content warning to 0.
- Alcohol use includes frequent references to social drinking, excessive drinking, and disorderly displays of inebriated persons.
- Abuse content includes human trafficking, threats & intimidation, inflicting pain as a punishment, and allusions to torture.
- Frightening content includes malevolent supernatural beings and sadism.
- Cover contains AI generated assets
