In a secretive academy, students master words as tools of mind control, turning language into deadly weapons.
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In a secretive academy, students master words as tools of mind control, turning language into deadly weapons.
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Two years ago, something terrible was unleashed in an Australian mining town called Broken Hill. Thousands died. Few people know what really happened. Emily Ruff is one of them. She belongs to an elite organisation of 'poets': masters of manipulation who use language to warp others to their will. She was one of their most promising recruits until she made a catastrophic mistake: she fell in love. Wil Parke knows the truth too, only he doesn't remember it. And he doesn't know why he's immune to t...
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Romance & sex
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Implied sexual encounters and coercion via linguistic manipulation; fade-to-black or off-page. Sexual coercion and implied assault using mind control words; includes manipulation of an underage character into near-assault.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent scenes including gunfights, chases, character deaths, and fridging; some graphic descriptions.
Profanity
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Occasional use of strong language in dialogue.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Brief exploration of human desire and subversion of sexual needs, without central LGBTQIA+ characters.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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Linguistic powers framed as sci-fi manipulation akin to spellcasting; no overt occult rituals.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central themes of societal manipulation through media, advertising, data collection, and language as tools of control.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Psychological manipulation and coercion; instances of cruelty and systemic control over individuals. Sexual coercion and implied assault using mind control words; includes manipulation of an underage character into near-assault.
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