wistful
Longing or yearning in a sad way.
defiant
Boldly resistant or challenging.
contrite
Feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for a sin or wrongdoing.
depravity
A corrupt act or practice; moral corruption; a quality or state of being depraved.
enigma
Something hard to understand or explain; a mysterious person; puzzle.
immutable
Unchanging; staying the same.
fuse
To mix or join.
apex
The highest point; culminating point; narrowed or pointed end.
prologue
The preface or introduction to a literary work; introductory remarks, like in a play; introductory event.
epilogue
The concluding section, scene, etc. of a literary work, speech, or play.