PLEASE READ! Like I said in my comment when I shared the cover for this chapter. This gets intense, grim and dark. SOME WILL NOT LIKE THE DIRECTION THIS GOES. Just know that this chapter isn't the end of the story and it's always darkest before the dawn.
The cover for reference
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Tara and Karl 8: Machinations/Recovery Cover
Link for the previous chapter https://www.deviantart.com/harlock-42/gallery/86334458/tara-and-karl-chapter-7