In the filth-stained heart of the city, hidden below the surface in a velvet-draped underground chamber… they held auctions. Not for slaves—at least not in name. For “oddities.” “Wards.” “War trophies.” Lot 43 was barely announced. No age. No title. Just: “Unclaimed girl. No record. No voice. Branded once. No known allegiance. Potentially curs...Read more