Title: Imprint
Author: Hermit in the Cave
Format: Online novel, series
Published/free: Free
Length: 258,505
Status: Complete, with 5 chapters of the sequel, Ripple Effect, released. Currently updating, this is an active story.
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Murder, language, rape&other sexual crimes mentioned/implied, group homes,
Here are the authors warning:
“Okay, two things to know upfront to help you decide if this is something you want to read, or not your cup of tea - I’ll be honest, my work is not for everyone and plenty of people will fall into that latter category.
1. This is going to be long. It’s also not a straight forward sort of story, non linear and a big part of the mystery is what exactly is going on.
2. There will be violence here. I write about troubled characters, not all those characters are nice people, not all of those not-so-nice people are villains either. That last point especially can be a real deal breaker for some, so keep it in mind.
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Link: http://www.gayauthors.org/story/hermit-in-the-cave/imprint
Summary: In spilled blood and desperation, their fate was sealed; in a quiet corner of the world, far removed from genocidal wars and marauding “demons,” the stage is being set. Tragic soul mates, a human weapon, an elven exile and a tortured empath are pushed into play. Between ancient mysteries, relentless hunters and scheming gods, the truth runs deeper and they were trapped here long ago…
Review: Wow. This is one of the the greatest stories I’ve ever read. It is a fantasy that centers on several main characters as they (and we, as the readers) try to figure out what is going on. It starts a little confusing, but I’m begging you to read through. It starts making sense really quickly. It’s even better on the second read through! I resisted making a rec for so long because I felt that surely someone would rec this Imprint any day now, (and do it much better than I am) but it’s been a while and there is no rec, and a story like this deserves more readers!!