Scapegoat

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Bruges, 1558-a city of faith and ferocity, grandeur and terror, where whispers can turn to accusations, and justice serves power above truth. When young Matthias arrives in Bruges, he is drawn into the orbit of Francois van Daele and Willem de Clerc, two men living quietly in the shadows-until a jealous rival brands them as sinners. Dragged into a society ravenous for vengeance, they face sentences of unspeakable cruelty-caught in a corrupt inquisition where innocence is condemned, and guilt walks free. As the grip of authority tightens, loyalties fray, truths are twisted into confessions, and the city itself turns predator, hunting those who dare resist its will. Yet even in Bruges' darkest corners, songs are sung, stories endure, and redemption may still be found-for those willing to pay its price. Guided by Knowledge, a towering puppet from the morality play The Summoning of Everyman, Francois must confront a world gone mad and search for truth within its lies. Inspired by actual events, Scapegoat is a searing tale of power, persecution, and the enduring strength of human bonds. Rich in historical detail and haunting allegory, it is a story of courage in the face of tyranny-and the hope that even in the darkest times, truth, love, and the loyalty of a true friend may find a way.