Aster was meant to die nameless like anyother commoner but he has a secret.

Aster was no hero. Just a boy with a blade and dreams that never let him rest—dreams that felt more like a curse than sleep.

He only wanted peace.
Instead, he was torn from the world he knew and thrown into a Trial older than kings—where gods do not guide, only watch.

In a realm warped by madness and memory, Aster uncovers things no human should. Forgotten sins. Broken divinity.
And something ancient stirring beneath his skin.

If he survives, he might finally claim what he desires most.

But the Trials do not give.
They take.

when sins returned,
 so must the curse too.

The novel will follow a dark and haunting path, so proceed with caution.The world is cruel, twisted, and full of unspeakable horrors.


Here, those who wield power are called Sin-bound — Awakened or other kinds.The monsters… the things that crawl out from the dark — are simply called Sins.


First 3-4 chapters are info to tell what is happening in world


Khekhe. Then let's enjoy the ride, shall we?


(English is not my first language, so please forgive any mistakes.If you spot any, feel free to leave a comment — I'll do my best to edit and improve!)


Prologue