A Prayer For The Damned

By Devyn Leighton

They called it blasphemy. She called it freedom.

In the kingdom of Monstal, Princess Vaela is expected to embody devotion and purity. Yet behind the cathedral walls, she suffers a cruelty no prayer can wash clean. Branded "unclean" by the very people who should protect her, Vaela kneels before a silent goddess, begging for mercy that never comes. When the weight of shame and forced repentance becomes too much to bear, Vaela's faith snaps beneath the stony gaze of the Veiled Maiden.

A Prayer for the Damned is a short fantasy story charged with raw emotion and fierce rebellion. It speaks to anyone who has been silenced, forced to apologize for harm done to them, or left unheard by the powers that be-divine or otherwise. In Vaela's journey, discover the power of a heart that has been broken and yet refuses to break again.

Trigger/Content Note: This story contains references to violence and implied sexual assault.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

Stories of faith, fury, and personal liberationStrong female leadsCharacter-driven short readsDark fantasy with themes of resilience and survivalNarratives exploring spiritual trauma and defiance

If you have ever felt unworthy, unheard, or betrayed by the very sources of supposed protection, Vaela's story is your sign: You owe them nothing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1738070646
• ISBN13: 9781738070640
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: D. Leighton
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"