This is an EXCELLENT dark BL. Part mystery, excellent art. Warnings: free use, non-con, blackmail, poor bottom goes through a lot. You might find the ending a little rushed/open-ended, but I think it's likely a hopeful one, however very open and heavily implied. If you like to see the bottom suffering and are into raunchy non-con, you'll like this!! The author has said that this is a standalone (no sequel) but Nicholas does appear as the main bottom in their other works! :)Great story. I really felt for Nicholas and it was satisfying to see the truth come out. The author/artist did an amazing job.