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World of Shadows

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The World of Shadows series includes the prequel stories to Raven's Peak.
The Vatican Children - Chapter 14: The Escape

The Vatican Children - Chapter 14: The Escape

Niccolo and Arthur escape water treatment facility with Naomi and Garfield's help. Niccolo threatens Garfield at gunpoint, keeps the weapon. During drive, Niccolo processes his moral erosion - reflecting on Desiree, the Church's failures, and his shifting willingness toward violence.
The Vatican Children - Chapter 11: Buried Alive

The Vatican Children - Chapter 11: Buried Alive

Arthur and Niccolo trapped in tunnel darkness. Claustrophobic horror, confession about past failures (David/Theresa/Lucas), discussion of bishop's plan to weaponize children, Niccolo's crisis of faith about the Church, barefoot child checking on them. Arthur resolves to break free if no help comes.
The Vatican Children - Chapter 10: The Trap

The Vatican Children - Chapter 10: The Trap

Garfield drives to the facility and calls Frieda. She reveals the bishop has been collecting children with abilities—at least fourteen confirmed across seven states—and his operation is better funded than theirs. Two siblings were lost to the bishop's team in Minneapolis.

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