A shadow left behind

A Shadow Left Behind follows Corin, a young boy who makes a desperate bargain with a mysterious well to save his dying mother. In exchange for her life, he gives up his shadow—only to discover that the shadow was never just a part of him, but something alive. As the shadow begins to stalk, manipulate, and slowly replace him, Corin struggles to hold onto his identity while the line between himself and the darkness blurs. The story explores sacrifice, loss, and the terrifying cost of trying t...