Judgement
The Court of Shadows
Louis wakes in a courtroom where judgment is unavoidable. Forced to face his choices, he must confess and accept punishment, or deny everything and let someone else suffer.
About the Author
Dina Cahaney
Dina Cahaney lives on Long Island, NY, and works as a NYC public school special education teacher. She is a wife and mother who enjoys reading horror and thriller novels and writes serial-killer-inspired fiction.
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Inspired by the Judgment tarot card, I wanted to explore what it would mean to face a trial where the truth can't be avoided. The story grew from the idea that some of the most serious harm people cause comes from silence, denial, and choosing themselves over others.
Discussion Questions
- Do you think Louis truly understood his guilt before the trial began?
- What do you think he chose in the end — and why?