
by Gurkiratsingh11
Seven massive floors. A castle still under construction. And thousands of slaves who have never seen the outside world. For generations, the slaves of the castle have been told the same promise: Once the final tower is completed, freedom will be granted. Alexander has lived his entire life inside this belief. So have his friends Gozo and Honney. It is the only thing that keeps them moving forward through endless labor and suffering. But when the final tower is completed, the truth they are given is simple—and cruel. The castle is not finished. There was always another floor. And freedom was never something they were meant to reach. As hope collapses, something deeper begins to surface beneath the structure of the castle—something that was never meant to be discovered. A story of survival, betrayal, and truth buried beneath stone. Because in this place, even hope is part of the system.
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Rank updated 23 Oct 2026, 01:18 UTC
Entry forecast updated 23 Oct 2026, 01:18 UTC
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