The War Deity by Useless Scholar

A desperate plea from a child shatters the illusion of a soldier's hardened reality, catapulting him into a battle unlike any he's ever faced. When Jorge Green, a commander hardened by the ravages of war, receives a cryptic phone call from a young girl claiming to be his daughter, Olivia, his world is irrevocably changed. Her desperate cries for help are cut short, leaving Jorge reeling and demanding an immediate return to Ocean City. Five years ago, Jorge married into the Easton family, a dynasty of wealth and influence. Now, stepping back into the opulent Easton villa, memories flood back of a life he left behind to rise through the military ranks. But the homecoming is far from the joyous reunion he might have imagined. Upstairs, treachery unfolds as Ruth, his wife, engages in a secret affair with a man named Jason. They conspire, believing Jorge to be dead, unaware that he stands just outside the door, listening to their deceitful words. Adding insult to injury, he discovers they’ve banished Olivia to a brutal dog training ground, a place where innocence goes to be broken. Driven by a father's burning rage, Jorge races to the training ground, a desolate arena where Olivia is at the mercy of three savage Tibetan Mastiffs. A callous crowd gathers, placing bets on whether the frightened child will dare approach the snarling beasts. Mr. Dougherty, the trainer, becomes Olivia's tormentor, relishing in her fear as she desperately pleads for mercy, promising obedience in exchange for safety. The air crackles with tension as the chains securing the massive dogs begin to slip from Mr. Dougherty's grasp. The mastiffs, sensing their impending release, lunge toward Olivia, their menacing snarls echoing through the training ground. Will Jorge reach her in time to save her from the jaws of these ferocious animals, or will his delayed return prove fatal for the daughter he never knew he had? This **drama** of family secrets, betrayal, and life-or-death stakes unfolds, questioning how far a warrior will go when the battlefield shifts from war zones to the home front. The **family drama** deepens as the **military hero** confronts dark truths. Will he save his daughter?