The Contraption

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Weeks before their wedding, two young lovers find their lives shattered when one of them disappears. Audrey has not been abducted in the traditional sense; instead, her will has been taken from her as she is coerced and controlled by a dangerous religious cult, the Church of the Mountain of Radiance. Her fiancé, Matthias, is left in despair, unaware of her whereabouts, as she has been relocated and her identity altered. The cult employs deceptive tactics, self-hypnosis, and bizarre rituals to manipulate its members, leading Audrey to adopt a new, artificial personality. Despite his intelligence and determination, Matthias struggles to understand the depths of her transformation. He embarks on a desperate quest to find her, supported by family and cult researchers, hoping to reconnect and restore their love. The author, Barton A. Stewart, draws on his extensive study of cult dynamics to present a realistic portrayal of the psychological manipulation involved. This narrative highlights the devastating impact of mind control, likening it to a faulty machine inserted into a healthy psyche. Ultimately, it is a poignant tale of love and the relentless pursuit to reclaim it amidst the cruelest of separations. A portion of the proceeds will support the International Cultic Studies Association, dedicated to educating the public about psychological abuse.