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Bound by Shadows: The Audio Series
Chapter 16: The Ultimatum
Season 2, Ep. 16
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đď¸Â Chapter 16: The Ultimatum
In Chapter 16, the tension within the Mithras cult reaches a boiling point.
The youth faction gathers around a roaring bonfire, mesmerized as their charismatic leader Caleb promises an unprecedented ceremonyâone that demands loyalty⌠and sacrifice. Among the glowing faces, Lily tries to mask the growing dread she feels deep inside.
Later, in the shadows beyond the firelight, Caleb pulls Lily aside. What begins as flattery quickly turns darkâhe informs her that to prove her loyalty and step into true leadership, she must offer a human sacrifice.
His chosen victim? MiaâLilyâs closest friend.
Lily is horrified. She pleads, resists, but Caleb makes it clear: this isnât a request. It's a final ultimatum. She either complies⌠or becomes an enemy of Mithras.
As the night deepens and the fire burns low, Lily is left shaken, teetering on the edge of an impossible decision. She knows she canât go through with itâbut defying the cult could cost her everything.
The chapter closes with Lily standing alone in the darkness, knowing that the battle ahead wonât just be for Miaâs life...
âit will be for her own soul.
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21. Chapter 21: Rachelâs Descent into Grief
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20. Chapter 20: The Abduction
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19. Chapter 19: The Ceremony
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18. Chapter 18: The Familyâs Response
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17. Lilyâs Inner Conflict
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15. Chapter 15: The Binding Ceremony
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