At the heart of the underground city of Entithea, 5 tales weave together. There are cracks in the city, growing deeper. Old dead things long hidden have grown restless, and threaten to push through.  The Orphans, a religious sect without ancestral magic, are bound by a doctrine of service. One of them, Nadira, plans her escape. Daress, an Orphan originally from the Kopkin Family, hopes she might be chosen for the honoured role of Diplomat even with her tarnished past. But the Diplomats and the Orphanage itself are run by Leliana, whose hold over both the Orphans and Entithea is like iron. She refuses to allow change to the established order. Unfortunately for her, change does not ask permission. Their stories push the limits of the city. When an old spirit is released that threatens their way of life, how long can the city and its ancient traditions hold?  Beneath Within is a ghost story. It is a fantasy adventure with possessions aplenty, murders, and monsters. Slow-burn dark fantasy with 5 pov.  Hope you enjoy it! Many thanks go to Mary Evans for the cover! [This fiction will deal with topics of mental health, specifically emotional and physical abuse and trauma] April 2024: [Paticipant in the Royal Road writathon challenge]