This content has be edited to meet Tapas's guidelines (some chapters will be split/shortened). If you don't want to read on here, visit the https://linktr.ee/shadowaether to see where this story is cross-posted. Chapter updates weekly.

Generative AI: Not Used

Contains: non-graphic character death(s), minor violence, swearing, alcohol/alcoholism, mentions of suicide.

Does not contain: gore, sexual content, romance.

Feedback is welcome :)