[ebook] Kerana — Slave of Atlantis by Lindsey Brooks

Title: Kerana — Slave of Atlantis by Lindsey Brooks****Description:
Kerana, a former outlaw and warrior, faces a grim reality after being betrayed and captured as a sex slave. Despite her determination to escape, each attempt results in severe punishment. However, her journey also leads to unexpected sexual self-discovery.

Excerpt Summary:
Kerana struggles against her bindings, acutely aware of the pain from her recent punishment. As she braces for further blows from Macro, the punisher, she experiences intense physical and emotional agony. Each stroke of the cane brings a mix of excruciating pain and despair. Despite her pain, she fights to maintain some dignity, determined not to succumb to humiliation in front of the onlookers. As the punishment continues, Kerana grapples with her feelings of hatred toward Macro, who orchestrated her suffering. After the ordeal, she finds herself exhausted, her body in agony as the camp returns to normalcy. Macro later tends to her wounds, revealing a complicated dynamic between them. The next day, Kerana, still in pain, interacts with fellow slaves, expressing regret for involving others in her escape attempts. Despite the suffering they endure, Kerana remains resolute about trying to escape again. As the caravan travels, Kerana struggles to keep pace, witnessing the brutality inflicted upon her and her companions. She reflects on Macro’s actions, noting his unusual leniency compared to other guards, yet still feels resentment toward him and the circumstances of her slavery. The day concludes with a grim routine as the slaves are commanded to expose themselves, leading to further humiliation. When Kirkit, a cruel guard, targets Yulana, Kerana intervenes, showing her willingness to protect her fellow slave despite the dire consequences.

This narrative explores themes of pain, defiance, and complex relationships within the brutal context of slavery.